Tool Room Technician

US Farathane•Jackson, TN

21h

About The Position

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Tool Room Technician to provide tool build and repair support that helps achieve optimal productivity, quality, and safety and supports internal and external customer satisfaction. The role maintains and repairs plastic injection molds and tooling, performs preventive maintenance and minor engineering changes, and supports process improvement, troubleshooting, and corrective action activities. The technician also maintains accurate repair records, replacement-part inventory, and a safe, orderly work area while following company and OSHA procedures. US Farathane is a plastics manufacturer serving the automotive industry for over 40 years. It supplies customers with full-service support ranging from black-box design concepts to engineered composites, TPEs and TPOs, and specialized extrusion and compression technologies. The work involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts; loose-fitting clothing is not permitted around moving machinery. Occasional exposure to extreme heat and vibration is noted, and noise is usually moderate. Employees may be required to work outside for short periods. Physical demands include frequent standing or walking, lifting or lowering objects up to 35 pounds, and reaching; bending, stooping, and crouching occur occasionally. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience with plastic injection molds.
At least 7 years of experience in mold making or repair.
Experience operating various machinery and adept use of an overhead crane.
Ability to read tooling prints and hydraulic and electrical circuit prints and diagrams.
Technical training and/or experience on CNC, EDM, and mill equipment.
Must have a personal toolbox and an assortment of mold-making and repair tools.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Maintain tools in optimal operating condition.
Perform preventive maintenance activities.
Perform minor engineering changes.
Assist in troubleshooting and repairing tools.
Assist the Supervisor in training associates in the proper care and use of tools.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of required replacement parts for all tools.
Follow prescribed internal tooling procedures.
Assist Process Engineers, Plant Engineers, and the Tech Center with implementing process improvement changes.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Maintain high housekeeping standards in the work area.
Participate in team problem-solving activities, including 8D activities and communication meetings.
Maintain accurate and timely records of tool repairs and changes.
Follow internal and OSHA-required safety procedures and all USF policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.