Tooling Technician

Atalys, LLC•Asheboro, NC

2d•$21 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Tooling Technician performs scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled minor repairs on all injection molding tools and associated components.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Basic math, reading, and computer skills
1-3 years associated experience in injection molding
Good hand eye coordination, mechanically inclined
Must be team player, capable of working well with others
Must have own tools and tool box.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on all injection molds which includes tear down, repair and rebuild
Perform minor tool repairs as requested to help reduce unexpected mold downtime and scrap
Must be able to obtain license to drive forklift
Have the ability to trouble shoot and correct, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Have ability to learn and master new skills, i.e. polishing, hand tools, machine tools, welding which includes fit and assemble or disassemble parts using hand tools
Test completed tools, dies or jigs for proper operation
Examine tools for defects
Must have basic knowledge of computer and be able to enter PM and work order records into PLEX
Must be willing to perform mold changes and act as their back-up when required
Must verify schedule and select the proper mold, for PM with the correct inserts when applicable
Must understand and follow standard work practices for performing mold PM and mold changes
Clean up after all mold maintenance and return tools and equipment to its proper location and condition
Communicates all mold related issues or damage to shift supervisor or engineering department
Work with Quality / Processing Engineering on validation requirements
Maintain a safe and clean work area; maintain 5S standards
Must be able to work overtime and weekends on a short notice
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable; attendance is crucial
Must be a team player
Other duties as assigned
Authority to shut down machining equipment if theres an unsafe condition that exists; must notify supervisor
Authority to stop a PM or mold repair