Molding Tool Maintenance Tech

Woodstream • Knoxville, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety. We have an immediate opportunity for a: Molding Tool Maintenance Tech, 3rd shift in Knoxville, TN. At Woodstream, our values drive everything we do: Consumer is the Boss – We are committed to listening and understanding our customers’ needs! Invent the Future – Challenge the status quo: Think boldly and creatively! Execution is Everything – We are committed to deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy. Collaborate Confidently – We trust, respect, and empower each other to win together. Play to Win – We’re bold, ambitious, and relentless in our pursuit of success.

Requirements

• High school graduate or higher
• Must have completed basic mold making course training or on the Job mold maintenance training.
• Good knowledge of plastic injection mold design, repair and preventive maintenance of molds.
• Working knowledge of mold systems including Hot runner, and HR controller Cooling design and function, Hydraulic Core design and function Pneumatic design and function.
• Blueprint reading.
• Ancillary equipment controls and sensors.
• Good Knowledge of machine tool operation (tool shop) including Lathe work Mill work Surface grinder operation.
• Basic welding.
• Other basic machine tools.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Computer skills, MS office.
• Strong work ethic.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated with a strong aptitude to work independently on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform tooling maintenance, mold repair, preventive maintenance, and other related duties.
• Disassemble, clean and re-assemble complex molds.
• Convert and change over mold components to support production.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Conduct repairs and troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain all mold and mold ancillary systems in good working order.
• Maintain control and storage of all molds and mold components.
• Perform mold core/cavity changeovers.
• Perform minor repairs using tool room equipment (mills, lathes, and surface grinders).
• Requisition mold spare parts and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Requisition major mold repairs and maintenance for offsite work.
• Prepare molds for production as per schedule.
• Utilize hot runner systems, hydraulic cores, and blueprint reading.
• Conduct preventive maintenance of injection molds.
• Provide input to Production and QC manager regarding mold status report.
• Operate overhead crane safely to handle mold transport.
• Operate tool room hoists safely for mold assemble and disassembly.
• Maintain tool room equipment and tool room housekeeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• 401k with Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus
• General bonus based on company performance
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
• Company paid ID Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan Options
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
• Opportunity to advance within the company.

What This Job Offers

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