Mold Repair Technician - 1st Shift

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.•Town of Smelser, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform all aspects of mold repair and maintenance to ensure quality products and on time delivery to meet customer needs. Provide expertise and coordination for mold repair projects.

Requirements

Strong tool build and/or design knowledge
Working knowledge of plastic injection molding process
Communicate mold issues with a sense of urgency
Ability to work in a team environment to assure mold repairs meet production schedules
Effective problem solving/troubleshooting skills
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrable mechanical aptitude
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Associates Degree, Trade Certification or equivalent years of work experience in related business area.
Five years-experience in mold repair in plastics’ manufacturing environment.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance tasks on injection molds; Disassemble molds for inspection, cleaning and repair.
Analyze, diagnose and correct tooling problems on the production floor and in the Tool Room.
Read and interpret 2D mold designs to reflect mold revisions.
Provide input to engineering and operations regarding mold performance and preventative maintenance issues.
Set up and operate tool room equipment, including manual and/or CNC.
Troubleshoot and assemble manifold systems.
Research problems with equipment and tooling and take corrective action.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Evaluate new mold performance in production.
Maintains stock inventories by ensuring the proper levels of component parts are available at all times for tooling repair.
Operate a forklift as required.
Do minor maintenance on machines in tool room.
Support the Maintenance team in plant, when needed.
Be available to work overtime as needed.
Adhere to all company policies regarding conduct, safety practices, and job performance.
All other duties as assigned by management.