Mold Maintenance Technician

Syntec Optics•Rochester, NY

About The Position

The Mold Maintenance Technician provides technical support for new and existing tooling and fixturing to help ensure economical, efficient, and practical methods are incorporated into tool and fixture design. The role prepares tools for production, supports CNC mill setup, inspects tools and fixturing with relevant teams, performs in-house preventative maintenance, and maintains records and tool storage. The employee may also support special projects, compile reports and tracking data, work in other operational areas, perform related assignments, and serve as a backup Process Technician. The position involves regular sitting, talking, and hearing; frequent use of hands; and occasional reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 75 pounds. Close and color vision are required. The work environment may have moderate to loud noise levels.

Requirements

  • Two-year college degree or equivalent experience in the field.
  • Journeyman papers from a four-year Tooling program.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Knowledge of engineering protocols.
  • Basic understanding of metrology, preferably optical metrology.
  • Familiarity with various trade tools.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good math skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables where limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
  • Close vision and color vision.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in coordinating tool repairs and modifications.
  • Use the machine schedule as a guide to prepare tools for production.
  • Set up CNC mills for production departments.
  • Work with Program Managers, Molding Technicians, and Quality personnel to inspect new tools.
  • Work with Production personnel to understand and inspect fixturing requirements.
  • Perform in-house tool preventative maintenance.
  • Record maintenance performed.
  • Manage tool storage.
  • Work on special projects and related assignments when requested.
  • Compile reports and data tracking when required.
  • Work in various areas of operations when necessary.
  • Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
  • Serve as a backup Process Technician when needed.
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