Molding Tool Maintenance Tech

Woodstream•Knoxville, TN

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Tool Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing tooling maintenance, mold repair, preventive maintenance, and other related duties. These duties include disassembling, cleaning, and re-assembling complex molds, converting and changing over mold components to support production, performing preventive maintenance, and conducting repairs and troubleshooting as needed. The role requires a self-motivated individual with a strong aptitude to work independently on a daily basis.

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

Responsibilities

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