Lead, Tooling- 1st Shift

ICU Medical•Southington, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tooling Lead will be responsible for utilizing all mold shop tools/equipment and interpreting 2D/3D drawings for the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and engineering changes on company plastic injection molds and molded parts. The individual will work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and improve mold and system performance. The Tooling lead will provide direction and leadership to team members and ensure work is done safely and correctly. This role is 100% onsite at our Southington, CT facility. Monday-Friday 6:45AM-3:15PM

Requirements

Having a mechanical aptitude
Must have good troubleshooting skills
Expert in high cavitation tools
Knowledge in mechanics and terminology of a mold and their functions
Knowledge in mechanics and terminology of an injection molding machine
Knowledge of surface finish and how they are achieved
Ability to read/understand 2D prints (part/tool)
Knowledge and understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and servo systems
Electrical skills (testing/troubleshooting)
Machining skills (grinder, lathe, mill)
Understanding of Hot Runner systems
Journeyman Mold making certification, or equivalent is a plus
Minimum of 10 years of Tool Making or tool repair and maintenance experience
High School Diploma required
Previous injection molding or tooling experience is required
Must be 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Mold making certification, or equivalent is a plus

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce all company safety practices.
Highlight safety risks and work with other team members to implement solutions to new risks.
Follow all regulatory requirements e.g. Current Good Manufacturing and Documentation Practices.
Perform routine maintenance on plastic injection molds in the press and on the bench
Disassemble, visually inspecting, cleaning, organizing, and reassembling complex high cavitation tooling
Ensure all equipment is working properly
Shop awareness and cleanliness
Production circumstances may require working outside normal hours
Participate in activities to ensure departmental compliance to all Federal, State, Local and Company regulatory requirements. These elements include FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, EEOC and Company policies relative to the manufacture of product, batch control requirements, documentation requirements, housekeeping, preventative maintenance, calibration, associate training and safety (equipment, associate and material).
Work on special projects as they arise and directed
Actively demonstrating support through interactions with solid communication skills, attitude, dedication, commitment, respect, pride and trust
Measure/fitting stack heights
Set/time unwinds
Complete shop paperwork and documentation using correct terminology (FA, tool workorder)
Stoning, polishing, and fitting mold components
Electrical testing/troubleshooting as needed
Clean/bake/service/electrically test Hot Runner systems
Fabricate/repair/modify components as needed with machining skills
Demonstrate proper measurement techniques with (micrometer, calipers, dial indicator)
Required to work independently by taking initiative and ownership of tasks and projects
Required to train/oversee Mold Tech I through Sr. Mold Tech
Required to work with cross functional teams (molding, maintenance, engineering, etc.)
Maintain shop supplies and records, such as spare tooling, perishable and raw materials following company procedures
Perform these and other duties as necessary or required, the inclusion of which will not alter the basic scope of the position
Contribution of mid and year end reviews with Supervisor/Manager