Toolmaker - Injection Molding

East Jordan Plastics, Inc.; East Jordan (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Work Boot & Uniform Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement Plan - 401(k)

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Michigan is seeking a skilled Tooling Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing injection molding tooling. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED along with a technical degree or equivalent experience. Key skills required include knowledge of injection molding, troubleshooting, and metal fabrication tools. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in tooling maintenance and repair (1-3 years).
• Ability to read machine prints for fabrication.
• Familiarity with electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair tooling including fabricating details.
• Utilize traditional metal fabrication equipment effectively.
• Understand and apply proper tolerance of components.

Skills

Injection molding tooling knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Metal fabrication equipment usage

CNC equipment proficiency

Precision measurement device skills

Basic lifting and rigging

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree in related field

Tools

Hand tools

CNC machines

Job description

• Full understanding of all aspects of injection molding tooling; hot runner systems, cooling systems, ejection, etc.
• Experience in troubleshooting injection molding tooling.
• Maintenance and repair of tooling including fabricating details and spotting tool.
• Use of traditional metal fabrication equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, etc.
• Use of CNC equipment for component fabrication.
• Use of precision measurement devices
• Understand proper tolerance of components for injection molding, punching plastic parts, etc.
• Basic lifting & rigging principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Full understanding of all aspects of injection molding tooling; hot runner systems, cooling systems, ejection, etc.
• Experience in troubleshooting injection molding tooling.
• Maintenance and repair of tooling including fabricating details and spotting tool.
• Use of traditional metal fabrication equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, etc.
• Use of CNC equipment for component fabrication.
• Use of precision measurement devices
• Understand proper tolerance of components for injection molding, punching plastic parts, etc.
• Basic lifting & rigging principles and practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Technical degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of demonstrated tool building, maintenance, and repair experience.
• Able to read machine prints and determine proper equipment required to fabricate the desired item.
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks, and welcoming to continuous improvement and change.
• Strong mechanical mindset and understanding of industrial systems, electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting,
• Experience with injection molding and/or thermoforming plastics preferred.
• Experience working in a scheduled maintenance environment.
• Ability to read, write, email, and have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check, physical and drug screen.
• Able to use hand tools, lift 50lbs, bend, reach, squat, sit, stand, and utilize ladders.

Benefits

• GREAT Benefits
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Work Boot & Uniform Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401(k)