Tool Maker

Engineering Industries•Verona, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Engineering Industries, a 100% employee-owned manufacturing company, is seeking a Tool Maker to play a key role in maintaining injection molding and precision tools used in their manufacturing process. The company has been serving customers since 1963 and is a certified Great Place to Work. They are a leading custom plastic injection molding manufacturer committed to delivering exceptional results by investing in their people, prioritizing employee well-being, and supporting their communities.

Requirements

Experience with performing repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of injection molds.
Experience operating overhead crane, and lift trucks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish in a timely manner when appropriate.
Must have own tools related to the position.

Responsibilities

Plan, evaluate, and perform repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on injection molds and related tooling to support safe, efficient production operations.
Diagnose and repair tooling failures, dismantle molds, repair, or replace damaged components, and verify proper mold function after repair.
Set up and operate tool room equipment including Mills, Lathes, & Grinders to cut, bore, grind and other machinery to machine, modify, and repair tooling components.
Grind, file, stone, polish, shim, fit, and adjust tooling components to ensure proper fit and function.
Read and interpret blueprints and specifications, use precision measurements such as mics, calipers, dial indications, gauge blocks, functional gauges to verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of all finished parts.
Build, modify, and repair new production-supporting tooling such as fixtures and jigs, and other custom tooling components.
Perform mathematical calculations required to construct or repair tooling and fixtures, including the calculation of lathe and milling machine settings to the proper cutting speeds, taking dimensions.
Clean, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot injection molds to maximize tooling performance and production uptime.
Collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, and Production departments to resolve tooling related-issues, and support continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following mold maker's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Assist with setting up equipment for finishing operations on molded plastic parts.
Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and company procedures while performing duties.