Tool & Die Technician - 2nd Shift

Kasai North America•Manchester, TN

About The Position

Performs skilled and semi-skilled repair and maintenance of dies and molds. The role requires proficiency across several trades, with working conditions and supervision varying according to the assignment. The technician troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, heating, and cooling systems; fabricates or replaces die components; operates shop equipment; and verifies repairs by running dies and producing acceptable parts. The position also requires safe handling and transportation of dies, maintaining clean and safe work areas, completing departmental paperwork, and supporting the company’s Quality and Environmental Policies and Procedures. Employees may also perform other related duties as instructed by their supervisor.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
One to two years of technical training or two to three years of on-the-job training.
Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices used in electrical or mechanical work.
Ability to detect defects in machinery and equipment and make appropriate repairs or adjustments.
Ability to work from sketches and prints.
Ability to use shop equipment safely and correctly, avoid damage to workers and machinery, and hold specified tolerances.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move more than 40 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking, seeing, or hearing; sitting is occasionally required.

Responsibilities

Follow departmental and plant-wide safety requirements and use safety equipment properly.
Maintain 5-S standards in assigned areas and equipment, keep work areas clean and safe, and complete required departmental paperwork.
Use computer software and the maintenance work order system.
Transport dies safely from departments to the Die Shop and operate cranes safely and effectively.
Weld and silver solder dies to restore parting lines or fill areas, then finish surfaces to specified tolerances.
Troubleshoot die electrical systems, including fuses, thermocouples, heaters, wiring, connectors, and hot runner systems; test heater voltage and resistance and replace heaters without damaging other components.
Troubleshoot hydraulic cylinders, seals, needles, fittings, lines, hoses, pressure issues, and die-to-machine connections.
Troubleshoot die water heating and cooling issues, including clogged passages, incorrect connections, and pinched lines; clean dies and water passages using an acid washer.
Understand die structures and how components work together, including manifolds, nozzles, limit switches, pins, cylinders, bearings, blades, punches, and inserts.
Diagnose and repair die problems such as wrinkles, short shots, cutting issues, bent or broken pins, and leaking manifold or nozzle connections.
Respond to emergencies involving dies and presses, taking steps to prevent damage when power is lost or punches remain engaged.
Work with air components, cylinders, and air jets, and modify them when necessary.
Use lathes, end mills, surface grinders, taps, drills, and files appropriately and safely.
Fabricate or replace die parts and support equipment, including jigs, press plates, and assembly-line components; use resins and other materials to build up surfaces.
Complete assigned projects promptly and correctly, work from sketches and prints, and hold specified tolerances.
Run and test dies after repairs, including dies used for injection molding, piercing, rough cutting, sonic welding, and trunk trimming.
Repair trunk trim dies that do not cut material by adding shims, welding, or straightening edges, and diagnose defects from sample parts.
Support the implementation, achievement, and maintenance of Quality and Environmental Policies and Procedures.