Tooling Technician - 2nd Shift

Summit Polymers • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

This is a responsible tool room position involving the repair of molds, jigs, fixtures, and other tooling equipment used in plastic injection molding and the assembly of plastic products. The position works under general supervision and reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. It requires a minimum of two years of experience in mold or tool repair, including jigs and fixtures, as well as the ability to meet specified physical requirements and assessment thresholds. The position typically does not require travel. Post-hire required training must be completed.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in mold or tool repair, including experience with jigs and fixtures.
• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
• Wonderlic Select Assessment score of at least 50 (Traditional Score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).
• Mechanical Reasoning test score of at least 80 and Space Relations score of at least 50.
• Able to walk throughout the entire work shift.
• Able to repeatedly lift up to 60 pounds and perform repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
• Able to wear steel-toe footwear.
• Adequate visual acuity to enter or revise molding press programming.
• Able to meet requirements for forklift and crane licensure.
• Able to exert up to 150 foot-pounds on a torque wrench.
• Able to work around a magnetic field.

Responsibilities

• Train personnel in the proper use of equipment.
• Read blueprints, use measuring instruments, and apply math to build repair parts for broken molds, jigs, and fixtures.
• Maintain adequate repair supplies, including core and ejector pins, die springs, and other materials related to repairs.
• Modify molds, jigs, and fixtures to correct problems.
• Inspect and verify changes made by outside mold-making vendors to ensure their work meets standards and specifications in purchase and engineering change orders.
• Perform skilled work involving close tolerances that is beyond the competence level of a tool cleaner.
• Maintain records of repairs, modifications, and inventory.
• Perform special projects and other tasks as directed.
• Complete all required post-hire training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed