Mold Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Mold Maintenance Technician keeps injection molds in working order so production can run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. This role requires a solid understanding of plastic injection mold maintenance and the ability to perform duties without supervision. The technician will be responsible for disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, repairing, and reassembling injection molds. They will also work with Process Technicians and the team to diagnose and troubleshoot problems, assist with maintaining spare part inventory, and provide detailed documentation of completed work orders. The role involves safely operating an overhead crane, reading and interpreting engineering drawings, and contributing ideas for continuous improvement. Additionally, the technician must be able to lift up to 60 pounds, communicate effectively, and comply with all safety procedures and policies. The position also emphasizes maintaining a clean and safe work environment, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and potentially serving as a resource and job shadowing partner for new team members.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to vocational or high school diploma.
- Solid understanding of plastic injection mold maintenance
- Ability to use precision hand tools and measuring equipment
- Ability to use grinders, mills and lathes
- Ability to polish molding surfaces on steel
- Requires lifting/pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 60 pounds
- Ability to perform duties without supervision
- Communicate effectively and professionally with all team members
- Comply with all written and verbal safety procedures
- Comply with our protective personal equipment policy
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Experience with and/or a solid understanding of plastic injection molds and auxiliary automation equipment.
- Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to use 3D software to review mold designs/components
- Understanding of injection mold hot runner system maintenance
- Understanding of high volume, high cavity injection molds
Responsibilities
- Disassemble, clean, inspect, lubricate, repair and reassemble injection molds
- Work with Process Technicians and team to diagnose/troubleshoot problems
- Assist with maintaining spare part inventory
- Detailed documentation of completed work orders
- Safely operate overhead crane to position molds
- Read and interpret engineering drawings
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of tool life and work environment
- Performs other duties as assigned to support production, quality, safety, and operational needs.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times.
- Participate in internal quality audits or meetings as required.
- Communicate effectively with teams and supervisors regarding quality, production flow, and issues requiring attention.
- Support continuous improvement efforts within the Plastics Department.
- Serve as a primary resource for new and existing team members, providing guidance, answering questions and reinforcing safe work practices.
- Act as a designated job shadowing partner for new employees; ensuring proper application of procedures and safety standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
