Mold Repair - 1st Shift

Hoffer Plastics • South Elgin, IL

3d • $30 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Join an industry leader and innovator looking for people who want to make a difference. Hoffer Plastics is hiring for "Mold Maker / Mold Repair", "1st shift". Play a key role in producing plastic components that make everyday life possible, from transportation to food packaging to healthcare. The Mold Maker / Mold Repair position is responsible for performing mold repair and modifications as directed to meet customer specifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; TMA certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of mold function and repair in a plastic injection environment.
• Ability to display competency calibrating tools related to the tool room.
• Ability to perform multiple functions either or EDM, Jig Grinding, Lathes, Mills, Grinders, etc.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Hot runner function and repair knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to plastic injection molds.
• Modify and repair molds, jigs and fixtures where accuracy requires maintenance of extremely close tolerances.
• Diagnose problems and determine corrective actions on injection molds.
• Ability to grind complex forms to very close tolerances.
• Ability to complete jobs quickly and efficiently with minimal errors.
• Maintain safe work area in neat and orderly manner.
• Accurately document work performed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
• Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee's annual eligible earnings
• Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary
• Short term and Long-term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED