Toolmaker

Samtec, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in Erie, PA, seeks a Toolmaker to build, repair, and provide preventive maintenance on precision molds and extrusion dies. You will collaborate with Design Engineers and Molding Technicians to produce high-quality tooling.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of moldmaking experience, strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication and attention to detail, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. A High School Diploma is required; Journeyman Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Moldmaker.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot high precision molds.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Journeyman Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Surface grinding, form feature tolerances, and mold component inspection support mold quality.
• EDM work to shape cavities, design electrodes as needed.
• Operate vertical milling and lathe and support machinery.
• Inspect incoming steel and coordinate with QA before mold assembly or molding vendor shipment.
• Assemble new molds and review BOMs for accuracy and specs.
• Travel to molders as a support role under Toolmaker III guidance.

Skills

Moldmaking

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman Certification

Job description

Samtec, Inc.

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of abroad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board,High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, andMicro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated todeveloping and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both theperformance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away,and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and productssold in more than 125 different countries, Samtecs global presence enables itsunmatched customer service.

Toolmaker

The Toolmaker will work with Design Engineers and Molding Technicians to build, perform repair, and provide preventive maintenance on precision molds and extrusion dies.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

1. Surface grinding: Long-established ability to grindover a multitude of operations from flat to form work, able to hold typical tolerances of .0001 on form features and .000020 stack on individual laminates.
2. EDM: Proven ability to burn over the entire spectrum of cavity components including precision core laminates. Possesses ability to design and build electrodes when possible and works with the CNC department when needed.
3. Vertical milling, Lathe: Demonstrated ability to run any support machinery in the shop, most of which are not used on a daily basis however the ability to complete tasks as needed.
4. Inspection: Along with using tools in their own work, this individual has the proven capability of inspecting incoming steel as well as collaborating with the QA Inspector to review all components before they are assembled in a mold, or shipped out to a molding vendor.
5. Final fit & assembly: Performs tasks in a support role to Toolmaker III work that encompasses assembly of a complete new mold from individual components. Reviewing BOMs to see that all components are accounted for and are within specification limits.
6. Travels to molders in a support role: Willing to travel and perform tasks in a role under a primary advisor of Toolmaker III status.

The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities

Required Experience

1. 5+ Years Minimum Experience as a Moldmaker.
2. Must be mechanically inclined and be able to troubleshoot high precision molds.
3. Communication and organizational skills are required.
4. Must have a sense of urgency and have a high level of attention to detail.
5. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist.

Preferred Education

1. High School Diploma is required.
2. Journeyman Certification in Tool & Die Maker or Moldmaker trade is preferred.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.