Tooling Technician - 3rd Shift

Summit Polymers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Technician, Tooling to maintain and repair molds, jigs, fixtures and other tooling used in plastic injection molding and assembly.

The role requires hands-on precision, ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools, and a track record of working with tooling in a manufacturing environment. This position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and involves training others as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

Responsibilities

• Trains personnel in proper use of equipment.
• Reads blueprints and uses measuring instruments and math to build repair parts for molds, jigs, and fixtures.
• Maintains repair supplies such as core and ejector pins, die springs, and related materials.
• Modifies molds, jigs, and fixtures to correct problems.
• Inspects and verifies changes made by outside mold making vendors against standards and specs per orders.
• Performs skilled work involving close tolerances beyond the tool cleaner level.
• Maintains records of all repairs, modifications, and inventory.
• Performs special projects and other tasks as directed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

JOB TITLE: Technician, Tooling

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Summary

This is a responsible tool room position requiring skills to repair molds, jigs, fixtures, and other tooling equipment involved in plastic injection molds and assembly of plastic products.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be physically capable of walking for the entire work shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
• Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
• Adequate visual acuity to enter/revise molding press programming.
• Must be able to meet requirements for forklift and crane license.
• Must be capable of exerting up to 150 foot pounds on torque wrench.
• Must be able to work around Magnetic Field

Under general supervision is responsible for the following major tasks (check those that apply):

• Trains personnel in proper use of equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments and math to build repair parts for broken molds, jigs, and fixtures.
• Maintains adequate repair supplies such as core and ejector pins, die springs, and other material related to repairs.
• Modifies molds, jigs, and fixtures to correct problems.
• Inspects and verifies changes made by outside mold making vendors to assure that work performed meets standards and specifications detailed in purchase and engineering change orders.
• Performs skilled work involving close tolerances and which is above the competence level of tool cleaner.
• Maintains records of all repairs, modifications, and inventory performed.
• Performs special projects and other tasks as directed.

Education And Experience

Minimum of 2 years experience in mold or tool repair, including experience with jigs and fixtures.

Skills And Abilities

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 20 on the Cognitive portion). A minimum score of 80 on the Mechanical Reasoning test and 50 on Space Relations is required.

Travel Requirements

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.