Tool Room Technician - CAV

Mack Molding•Cavendish, VT

2d•$22 - $36

About The Position

The Tool Room Technician operates and maintains tool room equipment and machinery and performs die-setting functions. The role troubleshoots and repairs molds, tools, fixtures, and hydraulic cylinders to support production efficiency and quality. It also involves assembling and disassembling molds and fixtures, sharpening tools, and completing other equipment repairs as assigned. The technician operates a range of tools and equipment, including lift devices, fork trucks, machine tools, cranes, meters, CNC equipment, and welding devices. The position includes reading blueprints and procedures, completing departmental paperwork and logs, maintaining inventories, supporting cost-reduction efforts, and carrying out routine safety and preventive-maintenance inspections. The technician follows safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures, maintains a clean and professional work area, and works cooperatively with coworkers. The role requires flexibility to rotate between jobs or departments, availability for overtime, and training others in mastered skills. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree or certificate from a two-year college or technical school.
Strong math and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to safely operate all machinist tools, equipment, and hand tools in the department.

Responsibilities

Perform die-setting functions.
Operate and maintain tool room equipment and machinery.
Troubleshoot and repair molds, tools, fixtures, and hydraulic cylinders as directed to support production efficiency and quality.
Operate hand and motorized lift devices, fork trucks, hand and power tools, machine tools, cranes, meters, CNC equipment, and welding devices.
Assemble and disassemble molds and fixtures; sharpen tools and perform other assigned equipment repairs.
Maintain inventories needed to support department functions.
Participate in and drive cost-reduction initiatives and problem-solving activities.
Read and follow ISO procedures, departmental procedures, work instructions, and blueprints; complete and maintain paperwork, forms, reports, logs, and charts accurately.
Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment; follow safety rules and lockout/tagout requirements, use required PPE, recognize and report or correct hazards, and report accidents, injuries, and near misses.
Keep department equipment operating efficiently and on schedule; identify mold, tool, and fixture problems and report them to a supervisor.
Assist with area, workstation, workbench, and press setup; identify efficient and effective methods and set up department equipment to ensure proper operation.
Perform routine safety, preventive-maintenance, and other inspections.
Maintain good attendance, adapt to changing business needs, rotate between jobs or departments as needed, and learn and apply new skills.
Work professionally and cooperatively with coworkers, support coworkers and company initiatives, and contribute to a positive team environment.
Train others in knowledge and skills mastered.
Comply with company policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.