Mold Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock•San Antonio, TX

6d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Maintenance Technician performs multi-level maintenance and repair of molding equipment and supports the production schedule through mold changes, set-ups, and start-ups in the plastics department. The role requires competencies in molding, tooling, quality inspection, and machining. In the absence of the Technical Manager, the position reports to the General Manager. The position starts on a Monday–Friday schedule and then changes to alternating schedules: Week 1 Monday–Friday and Week 2 Tuesday–Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The role is based at TX Bag-in-Box San Antonio. Candidates must undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Requirements

Completion of a technical diploma from an accredited vocational or technical institute, or equivalent work experience.
4–7 years of experience as a machinist and mold setter, or experience in a related field.
Technical knowledge, skills, and experience with the injection molding process.
Extensive experience with hand tools, milling machines, and lathe machines.
Experience operating overhead cranes.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Knowledge of safety practices and expectations.
Knowledge of quality practices and expectations, and respect for product.
Knowledge of injection molding hot runner systems.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Extensive knowledge of OSHA requirements and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Understanding of standard work and SOPs.
Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and solve problems effectively, and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include off-shift hours and weekend assignments.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form by management or supervision.
Ability to follow company quality and corporate/environmental policies and established procedures and work instructions.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of safety, 5S, and LEAN/TPS (Toyota Production System).

Responsibilities

Perform work in accordance with Smurfit Westrock-Vitop safety policies and ensure safety policies and processes are enforced.
Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on molding equipment.
Troubleshoot and develop corrective actions for quality-control issues or initiate continuous improvement.
Assist with root cause analysis of quality-control issues.
Participate in and assist with the mold maintenance training program.
Coordinate tooling and equipment availability, repair, and maintenance.
Maintain cleanliness and a safe work environment in the mold shop.
Respond to problems with corrective technical or mechanical solutions.
Participate in continuous improvement of molding equipment and processes.
Assist with mold-change documentation to support traceability and reproducibility.
Follow established procedures to maintain a clean and organized environment.
Adhere to lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures.
Work with all departments to meet daily tasks.
Perform duties safely and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.