Tool Maker

Silgan Plastics•Mequon, WI

14d

About The Position

Involved in repairing existing plastic injection molds and components, Able to proficiently program in CAM/CAD software (NX/ Solidworks), and manipulate as needed. Able to run CNC/NC and all related tool room equipment effectively. Support the production operation by providing immediate response to all breakdowns to minimize downtime. Provide technical guidance to apprentices, machinists, mold maintenance, and production technician personnel as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following, other duties may be assigned. Under minimal supervision, plan, lay out and perform all bench, machine and finishing operations required to alter and condition intricately designed and constructed plastic injection molding dies and related fixtures Ability to proficiently program and design edit in CAD/CAM - NX/Solidworks a plus Perform difficult machine set-ups and operations that require improvising of tools and machines for adaption beyond the normal range and capacities of available equipment Support the production operations and work with mold maintenance to minimize downtime on the production floor Work from special instructions to either maintain or alter molds to achieve improvements to the original design Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in solving problems with plastic injection moldings, mechanical maintenance systems and related equipment Work with outside vendors to process welding, polishing, plating and other services as needed Verify conformance of finished work-piece to specifications, fit and assemble parts into complete assembly(s), verify dimensions and alignment of assembly(s) Performs routine and customary material handling and housekeeping associated with the job Experience with multiple types of hot runner systems- Husky a plus Read blueprints Basic understanding of PCs Good verbal and written communication skills Food Safety All employees are required to understand and follow all Quality Food Safety Management System (QFSMS) policies and procedures. In addition, employees are responsible for reporting problems with the QFSMS to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is the minimum requirement for education
Ability to read, analyze and interpret prints
Ability to respond to inquiries of Apprentices, Machinists and Mold Maintenance personnel
Ability to effectively communicate with Managers, Engineers Customers and Co-workers
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, metric-to-inch conversions and geometric tolerances
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
The ability to work independently
Ability to operate most common tool room equipment such as: mills, radial drills, surface grinders, and various hand tools
The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
The employee must frequently lift and carry 50 lbs. up to 10 feet, and occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds several feet (e.g., molds without eyebolts)

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and/or 5 years or more of related experience and/or training is desired
Ability to proficiently program and design edit in CAD/CAM - NX/Solidworks a plus
Experience with multiple types of hot runner systems- Husky a plus
Journeyman Tool and Die Maker Certificate is highly desired but not required
Ability to maintain internal certifications and licenses as required such as powered lifts etc.

Responsibilities

repairing existing plastic injection molds and components
proficiently program in CAM/CAD software (NX/ Solidworks), and manipulate as needed
run CNC/NC and all related tool room equipment effectively
Support the production operation by providing immediate response to all breakdowns to minimize downtime
Provide technical guidance to apprentices, machinists, mold maintenance, and production technician personnel as needed
plan, lay out and perform all bench, machine and finishing operations required to alter and condition intricately designed and constructed plastic injection molding dies and related fixtures
Perform difficult machine set-ups and operations that require improvising of tools and machines for adaption beyond the normal range and capacities of available equipment
Support the production operations and work with mold maintenance to minimize downtime on the production floor
Work from special instructions to either maintain or alter molds to achieve improvements to the original design
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in solving problems with plastic injection moldings, mechanical maintenance systems and related equipment
Work with outside vendors to process welding, polishing, plating and other services as needed
Verify conformance of finished work-piece to specifications, fit and assemble parts into complete assembly(s), verify dimensions and alignment of assembly(s)
Performs routine and customary material handling and housekeeping associated with the job