Mold Repair (day shift)

embecta•Holdrege, NE

About The Position

The Mold Repair role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and inspecting injection molds and their components. The role includes disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, polishing, repairing, fabricating, and reassembling molds while maintaining specified dimensional tolerances. The employee uses precision measuring tools, shop machine tools, blueprints, and electrical measurement equipment to diagnose issues and complete repairs. The position also requires maintaining a safe and organized work area, documenting inspections and maintenance, following work orders, and training new mold repair personnel. The position is listed as first shift, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 8 years of experience related to tool and die, mold repair, or machining may be considered in lieu of education requirements.
Competency in basic math and working knowledge of trigonometry, algebra, geometry, and the decimal system.
Ability to interpret readings from indicators, micrometers, and assorted gauges.
Basic ability to operate shop machine tools and basic precision measurement skills.
Ability to read blueprints, understand geometric tolerances, and fabricate components to print specifications and dimensions.
Knowledge of inventory control practices.
Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license.
Ability to repair different mold types and make repairs or components using lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, Ded-Tru grinders, cylindrical grinders, and a drill press.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer keyboard and navigation skills, including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical school education with a major in mold making, mold repair, or tool and die.
Associate degree with a major in mold making, mold repair, or tool and die.
Knowledge of and experience with a CAD system.
Knowledge of and experience with plastics and/or injection molds.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct problems with injection molds.
Disassemble molds and determine which parts need repair or replacement.
Clean mold plates and components.
Check molds for proper gating, venting, and cooling.
Polish cavities and cores as required.
Assemble molds and components while maintaining proper dimensional tolerances.
Read and understand blueprints, sketches, and schematics related to molds.
Use measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and travel dials to measure and determine mold and component fits and tolerances within .0002" to .0005'.
Wire molds and use an OHM meter to diagnose basic electrical issues, including heater and thermocouple failures.
Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
Maintain the quality and condition of precision tools.
Follow directions on work orders.
Record and maintain required maintenance documentation.
Train new mold repair personnel.
Recommend design changes for molds and components.
Verify steel dimensions of mold components as required and document inspection results and work performed.
Fabricate mold components or repair them using machine tools as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Leader to support business needs.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance.