Mold Maintenance Technician

JB Poindexter & Co•Decatur, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing molds and tooling to support safe and efficient production operations. This role ensures molds are in proper working condition and meet quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred along with 3 years’ mechanical experience in an industrial setting
Mechanical aptitude demonstrated through experience or testing
Basic to intermediate reading, writing, and math skills
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team
Ability to use hand tools both manually and pneumatically driven
Ability to operate a powered industrial truck
Ability to operate cranes/hoists

Nice To Haves

Experienced in pneumatic (air), steam, hydraulic and water systems preferred

Responsibilities

Perform mold changes, including building, stripping, installing, and maintaining tooling
Clean molds manually or with high-pressure equipment following safety procedures
Set up molds for production, including replacing seals, guns, and related components
Rebuild and maintain mold-related components (i.e., guns, seals)
Troubleshoot and resolve mold and process issues to support product quality
Operate or interface with control systems (e.g., PLC) to support production setup and adjustments
Complete required documentation, including mold change records, maintenance logs requests for parts
Participate in all required training, including safety and operational policies
Participate in continuous improvement and workplace organization initiatives (e.g., plant-wide 5S / housekeeping)
Perform other duties as assigned