Mold & Fixture Lead

Kruger Family Industries•Portage, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Kruger Family Industries, parent company of Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, our passion is to bring great products to life through an exceptional area of thermoformed solutions. We are the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics. We are committed to delivering highly engineered, high quality material handling products and automotive accessories that reduce the weight and cost of traditional composite, fiberglass, wood and metal products, making this an opportunity to work in an innovative environment during an exciting growth phase.

Requirements

One year certificate from college or technical school; two to three years in house related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, utilize a variety of measuring devices, weld, operate a forklift, computer and retrieve information within the ERP system.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience desired
Experience in CNC programming desired

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee Mold & Fixture staff in set‑up, repair, change and/or rework tools (molds), patterns, plugs and punch press dies as well as the design, rework and/or repair of molds and fixtures, associated with the thermoforming production processes.
Operate air and electric powered hand tools (routers, drills, grinders, sanders) to make physical changes/repairs to patterns, molds, fixtures, and tools.
Set-up, maintain and operate equipment utilized in making changes/repairs; cut‑off saw, table saw, drill press, milling machine, CNC milling machine, cutting torch, routers, powered hand tools, welding equipment and open side planer mills.
Set‑up, install, sharpen and repair punch press dies.
Design, construct and/or repair molds, fixtures and pattern plugs.
Process tools in and out of cold and long-term storage.
Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, set up and repair thermoforming tools, molds, fixtures, and gauges.
Apply knowledge of mechanics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures to fabricate complex items used in measurement, production, or assembly operations.
Read and interpret engineering blueprints, sketches, and written work instructions.
Operate and program CNC machines, create drawings, models, assemblies and tool paths for CNC machining in CAD/CAM software proficiently.
Train other Mold & fixture personnel regarding various manual and CNC machining tasks.
Plan and perform machining and fabrication tasks on a variety of metals.
Assist Supervisor and Lead with mold and fixture designs and improvement decisions.
Perform fabrication, finish and repair tasks using a variety of measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and steel rules.
Perform inspection and quality analysis of machined items.
Update and maintain records for all work performed including time and materials.
Assist with the training of other Mold & Fixture personnel regarding various machining tasks.
Maintain all cutting and machining tools and equipment.
Select materials and supplies needed for current and future projects.
Weld a variety of metals using stick and wire feed welding equipment.
Coordinate and adjust work activities to meet schedule changes and deadlines.
Weekly inventory checks and storage review, if applicable.
Clean and organize entire work area including molds, fixtures, shop tools and equipment.
Assists with the supervision of the Mold & Fixture department. Contributes to the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.