Tool Room Technician - 1st Shift

Avery Dennison • Fitchburg, MA

288d

About The Position

Avery Dennison’s Fastener Solutions is a leader in intelligent, innovative and sustainable labeling, printing and fastening solutions that accelerates supply chain performance, increases productivity and elevates the consumer experience, while shaping industry standards. The Toolroom Technician performs production tooling processes in support of supplies production manufacturing. Tooling processes include cataloging, organizing and performing general maintenance of the punch, die and rotary tooling on all production machinery/equipment. This role will be 1st Shift, 7:00am - 3:00pm, M-F.

Requirements

• Three years experience in machine shop operations; vertical milling machines, electric discharge machine (EDM) equipment, lathes and surface grinding machines.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions, blueprints, and special order specifications.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Good planning, organization and communications skills.
• Basic office computer software skills (email, word documents, excel, etc.).
• Must be able to use a variety of measuring devices; micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to perform math calculations including decimals and percentages.
• Good understanding of Class 101 Mold maintenance and upkeep.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and electrical schematics is a plus.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude required.
• Must be safety conscious and alert to safety hazards.

Nice To Haves

• CNC EDM set up and operation experience is a plus.
• Preferred - Three plus years of experience in maintaining or building molds in the plastic industry.

Responsibilities

• Follow mold and tooling maintenance work instructions to ensure the controlled process of preparing molds and dies for use in the injection molding production environment.
• Conduct regular repairs and maintenance as needed and perform preventive maintenance on the injection molds.
• Disassemble, clean and reassemble complex injection molds.
• Convert and change over mold components to support production.
• Perform tasks related to mold and die maintenance in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain all mold and tooling preparation paperwork in accordance with quality standards as outlined in Tool Room work instructions.
• Conduct mold troubleshooting as needed.
• Observe tool condition while cleaning and converting.
• Document and report findings to Tooling Engineer.
• Set up and operate mills, electric discharge machine (EDM) equipment, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and use any hand held power tools needed to perform maintenance and repairs on mold, die, and fixture tooling used in the production environment.
• Follow direction from plant management and the engineering department as well as supervisors.
• Possess basic blueprint reading skills.
• Perform math calculations and read measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other instruments used in performing tool room tasks.
• Help maintain the Tool Room through 5S initiatives and good housekeeping practices.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED