Injection Molding Tool Technician - Nights (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) $27.00/hr.

About the role

We are currently searching for an Injection Molding Tooling Technician to join the Atkore Electrical Business Unit / Plastic Pipe & Conduit (PPC) Strategic Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on injection molds and tooling components.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and rebuild molds as needed.
• Diagnose wear, damage, or alignment issues and perform corrective actions.
• Weld, polish, grind, and machine tooling surfaces to restore specifications.
• Promptly complete incoming inspections of new and old molds sent to tool shops for repair.
• Work with the molding production manager to purchase and maintain all tooling supplies inventory needed for mold maintenance.
• Maintain critical spare parts lists, ensure adequate levels of spare parts and component inventory, and request to reorder when needed.
• Prepare and submit order lists of readymade components from suppliers like PCS, DME, Progressive components, Globieus, Grainger, and PPE like sprue bushings, leader pins, ejector pins, water fittings, O-rings, etc., for mold maintenance.
• Work with tooling vendors to fix mold issues as directed by engineering.
• Work on insert changes on family molds to keep molds ready for the next production run in a timely manner.
• Review weekly production schedules and ensure mold PMs are promptly completed, and molds are machine ready for the scheduled run.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in line with 5S and company standards.
• Safely handle, store, and transport molds and tooling.
• Inspect molds that need repair and document them on mold issue reporting forms to escalate with the molding process technician and engineering.
• Fabricate or modify tooling components based on mold requirements like cutting ejector pins or small modifications with the help of maintenance.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring equipment.
• Neatly arrange and label mold components ensuring all the parts are organized and clearly identified.
• Troubleshoot and support production by actively involving in identifying root cause of mold performance or part-quality issues.
• Document, communicate, and escalate tooling concerns to the molding process technician and engineering to address any mold issues that require overhaul, repairs by external vendors.
• Respond to process technician requests requiring minor tooling adjustments, locating spare parts, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic connections.
• Work alongside experienced Injection Molding Mold Setters to learn mold changeover procedures.
• Observe and participate in mold mounting, alignment, and press hookup processes under supervision.
• Learn and follow safety procedures related to overhead cranes, rigging, hydraulics, and electrical connections.
• Gain familiarity with molding machine controls, startup checks, and first-piece quality verification.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in molds and tooling of thermoplastics injection molding machines.
• Basic understanding of injection-molding tools and mechanical & hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes (lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment) is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with willingness to learn mold-setting procedures.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good team player with a growth mentality.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of injection-molding tools and mechanical & hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes (lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment) is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with willingness to learn mold-setting procedures.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good team player with a growth mentality.

Skills

• Basic understanding of injection-molding tools and mechanical & hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes (lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment) is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with willingness to learn mold-setting procedures.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good team player with a growth mentality.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays.