Tooling - Molding Technician
About The Position
The Molding Technician services and prepares injection molds for production. The role performs preventive maintenance based on accumulated shots and production-reported condition, cleans, greases, and services molds, and prepares them in the correct configuration according to drawings and the production schedule. The technician evaluates mold wear, damage, and abnormal conditions, coordinates with tool makers or engineering as needed, maintains accurate mold storage locations, and works with production to ensure molds are available and ready on time. The position also supports tool room activities, documents mold work, follows manufacturing and safety practices, and performs minor machining required to service molds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or college degree.
- Mechanical skills.
- Detailed and organized.
- Basic knowledge of mechanics, electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in an injection molding environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance on injection molds according to accumulated shots and condition reported by production.
- Clean, grease, and service injection molds so they are ready for the next production run.
- Prepare molds in the correct configuration according to drawings and the production schedule.
- Inspect and evaluate mold wear, damage, and abnormal conditions, and bring concerns to the tool maker and/or engineering.
- Maintain accurate mold storage locations.
- Support tool room activities related to molds.
- Coordinate with production to ensure molds are available and ready on time.
- Document work performed on injection molds.
- Adhere to good manufacturing practices and safety guidelines.
- Follow schedules for work shifts, meetings, time off, overtime, and breaks.
- Perform minor machining activities required to service molds using a Bridgeport, lathe, and surface grinder.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on date of hire.
- Generous paid time off benefits.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Eligible to earn up to a quarterly attendance bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
