Tool Repair Technician (2nd Shift)
About The Position
US Farathane is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Tool Repair Technician. This position will provide tool building and repairing support to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction. US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with plastic injection molds
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in mold making/repair.
- Experience in operating various machinery equipment including adept use of an overhead crane
- Ability to read tooling prints, hydraulic and electrical circuit prints and diagrams.
- Must have technical training and/or experience on Mill Grinding
- Tool Technician must have their own toolbox and an assortment of mold making and repair tools.
Responsibilities
- Maintain tools in optimal operating condition
- Perform preventative maintenance activities
- Perform minor engineering changes
- Assist in trouble shooting and repairing tools
- Assist Supervisor in training associates in the proper care and use of tools
- Assure proper inventory levels of required replacement parts for all tools
- Follow all prescribed internal tooling procedures
- Assist Process Engineers, Plant Engineers and the Tech Center in implementing process improvement changes
- Participate in corresponding root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in work area
- Participate in team problem solving activities (I.e. 8D’s, communication meetings, etc.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all tool repairs and changes
- Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
- Responsible for following all USF policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Job Promotional Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
