Tool Room Machinist

Lasko Products • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Tool Room Machinist maintains and repairs plastic injection molds to support manufacturing and meet quality standards. The role troubleshoots mold and plastic-component problems, disassembles, inspects, repairs, cleans, polishes, and assembles molds, and performs precision machining and mold adjustments. It also supports manufacturing teams, maintains repair records, constructs and repairs tooling, and provides guidance and training to lower-level technicians. The position requires working independently with little supervision while communicating effectively and following documented procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Ability to troubleshoot issues with plastic components and injection molds.
• Ability to understand blueprints, sketches, and general instructions for mold work.
• Ability to operate a mill, surface grinder, and lathe.
• Ability to solve problems related to materials, work-holding, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production processes.
• Ability to perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and upper management.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet delivery requirements.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• EDM experience.
• CNC experience.
• Welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot problems with plastic components, including gas traps, voids, weld lines, and pin push.
• Disassemble and assemble molds; analyze and resolve issues such as flashing, galling, venting, and cooling problems.
• Assemble, repair, inspect, clean, and polish molds with care.
• Use blueprints, sketches, and general instructions to disassemble, inspect, repair, and assemble plastic injection molds.
• Perform critical assembly, refitting, re-venting, and mold adjustments to achieve designed objectives.
• Answer technical questions from Manufacturing departments as needed.
• Maintain equipment maintenance and repair history records, including work performed, parts replaced, and labor hours.
• Operate mill, surface grinder, and lathe equipment.
• Construct and repair machine-shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs, or dies for company use.
• Solve problems involving unusual materials, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production processes.
• Provide guidance and training to lower-level technicians.
• Repair mold cavities and cores damaged by wear or other causes.
• Troubleshoot and repair hot runner systems of all brands.
• Complete engineering changes and revisions to molds.
• Manufacture new mold components and repair existing components as needed.
• Interpret drawings and evaluate machining methods for assignments requiring instructions from the Toolroom Supervisor on intricate machining setups.
• Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Recommend design revisions or material substitutions based on machinability or fabrication problems.
• Stone and polish mold components.
• Report to work and arrive at the assigned workstation on time.
• Communicate with the team and upper management, perform multiple tasks to meet delivery requirements, follow documented procedures and standards, and manage time effectively while working independently.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and hybrid work schedule for the corporate team.
• Dog-friendly corporate headquarters.
• Competitive salaries with bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage.

What This Job Offers

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