Toolmaker - 2nd Shift

Altium Packaging • Sparta, TN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

A Toolmaker is responsible for the disassembly, assessment, repair, and assembly of Blow and Injection Molding tooling to ensure optimal production performance. Essential Functions Safely operate all machinery, hand tools, and equipment. Resolve tooling issues based upon production feedback. Participate in tooling repairs and communicate all issues to senior staff. Perform specialty operations as requested by senior staff (milling, turning, welding, grinding, polishing, etc.). Electronically document all work performed for every mold. Read blueprints and utilize precision measurement devices (height gauges, bore gauges, micrometers, sine plates, gauge blocks, etc.) to verify components meet print specifications. Repair or request replacement parts as needed to maintain adequate inventory levels. Aid production in troubleshooting tool and machine issues on the floor as requested by senior staff. Use handheld tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, socket sets, power tools, etc. Take the lead on individual tool projects and preventative maintenance projects. Keep work areas clean and organized to maintain a safe work environment. Ability to work overtime or fill absences as needed based on the needs of the business. Follow all safety requirements. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED
• 5+ years’ experience in Tool & Die or related field.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Experience operating Tool & Die machinery: lathes, mills, grinders, welders, etc.
• Overhead Crane/rigging experience.

Nice To Haves

• Technical Certificate from Trade School preferred.
• Experience with hot runner injection and stretch blow molding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate all machinery, hand tools, and equipment.
• Resolve tooling issues based upon production feedback.
• Participate in tooling repairs and communicate all issues to senior staff.
• Perform specialty operations as requested by senior staff (milling, turning, welding, grinding, polishing, etc.).
• Electronically document all work performed for every mold.
• Read blueprints and utilize precision measurement devices (height gauges, bore gauges, micrometers, sine plates, gauge blocks, etc.) to verify components meet print specifications.
• Repair or request replacement parts as needed to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Aid production in troubleshooting tool and machine issues on the floor as requested by senior staff.
• Use handheld tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, socket sets, power tools, etc.
• Take the lead on individual tool projects and preventative maintenance projects.
• Keep work areas clean and organized to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to work overtime or fill absences as needed based on the needs of the business.
• Follow all safety requirements.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Benefits

• In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees