Toolmaker Class C

Plastic Products Co., Inc.; Lindström (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Products Co., Inc. in Lindstrom, MN is seeking a Mold Technician to repair and maintain injection molds and fixtures. You will interpret complex drawings and perform necessary work in a mold shop environment.

The role requires 5 years of mold repairs or machine shop experience, proficiency with grinding, milling, and precision gauging, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Safety, initiative, and strong troubleshooting are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience reading complex prints, sketches or drawings.
• 5+ years of mold repairs or machine shop experience.
• Experience operating manual machines under supervision.
• Experience using precision measuring and gauging equipment.
• Experience with machinists' hand and power tools.
• Willingness to perform other work to meet production demands.
• Adheres to safety rules and practices.
• Independent and takes initiative.
• Able to work overtime occasionally.
• Experience with hot runner manifolds.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of dies, tools, jigs and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling for production orders.
• Perform insert changes on multiple tooling.
• Coordinate with departments for tooling needs and status.
• Grind, mill, polish and fit projects as required.
• Contribute to multiple projects while balancing priorities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Read complex prints

Manual machine tools

Precision measuring tools

Machinists' hand tools

Overtime readiness

Safety practices

Independent

Fast-paced environment

Hot runner manifolds

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Manual machine tools

Precision measuring gauges

Machinist hand tools

Job description

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Full Time Lindstrom, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1501

Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Job Description

Responsibilities will include receiving and inspecting incoming molds, teardown of molds, insert changes, preventative maintenance, and repairs of injection molds and fixtures, and other duties as assigned. Candidate must be able to interpret and perform necessary work from complicated specifications and drawings. Position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in mold repairs and/or a machine shop environment.

Duties:

• Repair & Maintenance of a variety of dies, tools, jigs, and other fixtures as required.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair tooling for continued operations of production orders.
• Perform insert changeovers on multiple part tooling.
• Support and communicate with multiple company departments regarding any tooling needs and status of work.
• Perform grinding, milling operations, polishing, and fittings on projects as required.
• Participate in multiple projects and balance priorities, maintaining customer-focused priorities at all times.

Requirements:

• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience working from complex prints, sketches, samples, or other instructions
• Experience running manual machine tools under limited supervision
• Experience using precision measuring & gauging equipment
• Experience using machinists' hand and power-driven tools
• Willingness to perform other work as necessary to meet production demands
• Follow all safety and work rules and practices
• Independent and willing to take initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with occasional overtime
• Experience with hot runner manifolds

Job Type:

Full-time

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of tooling & molding capabilities: 5 years of previous experience