Process Technician - Mold Maintenence

BOGE Rubber & Plastics•Hebron, KY

1d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves the detailed disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of complex plastic injection mold tooling. The technician maintains molds and secondary equipment, supports production by coordinating maintenance activities to minimize downtime, and troubleshoots process and productivity issues. The role is based at the Hebron, Kentucky location and is listed as full-time, experienced-level work on the third shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in plastic injection molding, including assembly and disassembly of plastic injection molds.
Ability to safely operate workshop tooling and machinery, including lathes, mills, grinders, welders, and drills.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to accurately control manual cutting machines such as mills and lathes.
General understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) as it applies to part and tool designs, particularly engineering prints.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret machine operating work instructions and procedures, and to follow and give verbal instructions when interacting with maintenance, engineering, or vendors.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply it to workshop measurements, including reading diameters or lengths to an accuracy of .001 inch or metric equivalent.
Ability to solve practical problems involving limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to observe, plan, and facilitate fast and effective repairs to tooling of high production importance.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing and moving around the plant; handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls; and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Maintain an appropriate preventative maintenance schedule for every injection mold currently in production.
Clean and clock molds at regular intervals.
Change molds and secondary equipment on a pre-scheduled basis or when observation indicates a change is needed.
Provide regular maintenance to molds and secondary equipment.
Interpret engineering prints and drawings.
Repair molds using workshop tooling and machinery such as lathes, mills, grinders, welders, and drills.
Coordinate activities with the Production Supervisor and Production Manager to minimize downtime.
Complete production preventative maintenance tasks as required.
Address scrap and productivity issues.
Write and follow up on work orders.
Remove scrap at the end of the shift.
Troubleshoot plastics process issues.
Attend training courses deemed necessary by management.
Obtain forklift certification, which can be acquired in-house.
Travel internationally and domestically as required.