Toolmaker

Samtec; Erie (Erie County); In loco; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions is seeking a Toolmaker in Erie County, USA. The role involves building, repairing, and maintaining precision molds and extrusion dies. Required qualifications include over 5 years of experience as a Moldmaker and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma and be detail-oriented. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment focused on precision and quality.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience as a Moldmaker.
• Must lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot high precision molds.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs safely and maintain attention to detail.

Mansioni

• Build, repair, and maintain precision molds and extrusion dies.
• Perform surface grinding and CNC operations.
• Inspect incoming steel and collaborate with QA Inspector.
• Assemble new molds from individual components.
• Travel to molders under Toolmaker III supervision.
• Occasionally travel to molders to support project needs.

Conoscenze

Surface grinding

EDM

Vertical milling

Lathe operation

Inspection skills

Final fit & assembly

Troubleshooting precision molds

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Formazione

High School Diploma

Strumenti

CNC milling machines

Electrical Discharge Machining

Molding equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance 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 products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Summary/Objective: 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:

• Surface grinding: Long-established ability to grind over 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 BOM’s to see that all components are accounted for and are within specification limits.
• 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:

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

Preferred Education:

• High School Diploma is required.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in 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.