Mold & Fixture Technician

At Kruger Family Industries, parent company of Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, our passion is to bring great products to life through an exceptional area of thermoformed solutions. We are the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics. We are committed to delivering highly engineered, high-quality material handling products and automotive accessories that reduce the weight and cost of traditional composite, fiberglass, wood, and metal products, offering an opportunity to work in an innovative environment during an exciting growth phase.

Responsibilities

• Operate air and electric-powered hand tools (routers, drills, grinders, sanders) to make physical changes/repairs to patterns, molds, fixtures, and tools.
• Set-up, maintain, and operate equipment utilized in making changes/repairs; cut-off saw, table saw, drill press, milling machine, cutting torch, routers, powered hand tools, welding equipment, and open-side planer mills.
• Set up, install, sharpen, and repair punch press dies.
• Design, construct, and/or repair molds, fixtures, and pattern plugs.
• Process tools in and out of cold and long-term storage.
• Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, set up and repair thermoforming tools, molds, fixtures, and gauges.
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures to fabricate complex items used in measurement, production, or assembly operations.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, sketches, and written work instructions.
• Plan and perform machining and fabrication tasks on a variety of metals.
• Assist Supervisor and Lead with mold and fixture designs and improvement decisions.
• Perform fabrication, finish, and repair tasks using a variety of measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and steel rules.
• Perform inspection and quality analysis of machined items.
• Update and maintain records for all work performed including time and materials.
• Assist with the training of other Mold & Fixture personnel regarding various machining tasks to be performed.
• Maintain all cutting and machining tools and equipment.
• Select materials and supplies needed for current and future projects.
• Weld a variety of metals using stick and wire feed welding equipment.
• Coordinate and adjust work activities to meet schedule changes and deadlines.
• Clean and organize the entire work area including molds, fixtures, shop tools, and equipment.
• Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; two to three years in-house related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, utilize a variety of measuring devices, weld, operate a forklift, and use a computer to retrieve information within the ERP system.
• Proficiency in the English language is preferred. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and effectively present information to all levels of employees, including top management.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Production area temperatures can fluctuate significantly based on the time of year.
• Noise levels can be moderate to loud; use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required while on the production floor.
• Use of additional specific safety equipment may be required.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.

Schedule

• Ability to work all shift schedules, periodic overtime, and be available for periodic weekend work.
• On-call duties and may be required to stay longer than a standard shift due to production machine downtime.
• Associates are required to assist with providing cover for other Mold & Fixture technicians when on PTO.
• Travel requirements: less than 10%.