Toolmaker - 1st Shift

Altium Packaging • Sparta, TN

2d • 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.

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