Mold Technician 3rd Shift

We are looking for a Mold Technician to join our team on 3rd shift. This role requires effective communication with production teams and support groups, accurate documentation of work performed, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

About the role

Hourly pay: $19.00 + differentiation pay

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday: 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
• Friday - Saturday: 11:00 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold change activities to ensure proper equipment changeovers.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion.
• Perform operational procedures to ensure the quality of the product produced.
• Identify the proper tooling required for pending production.
• Inspect the condition of molds and component parts for damage and wear.
• Inspect machines, conveyors, and tools in the department and notify the Lead when maintenance repair forms are needed or replacement tools are required.
• Assist other maintenance employees with repairs, preventive maintenance (PM), installation, commissioning, and testing of equipment.
• Analyze and resolve all issues related to the equipment.
• Keep all molds/tools in good and safe condition and ensure they are returned to their appropriate location.
• Ensure molds are stored in the designated area after the job is completed.
• Recommend, plan, repair, modify, and fabricate any necessary elements to improve production equipment, utilities, efficiency, and reliability.
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date mold locations, organized mold storage, and clean mold locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.
• Prior experience operating manufacturing and process control equipment required.
• Thermoforming, Injection Mold, or related machine operator experience preferred.
• Powered Industrial Truck Certifications (e.g., Forklift, Reach Truck, Cherry Picker) preferred.

Skills

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Ability to develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to work well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings and prints.
• Competencies:
  • Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
  • Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• This position is subject to Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Activities: climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, crawling, and repetitive motions.
• Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Working Conditions: The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability.
• 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start).
• Wellbeing days and parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products.

About Us

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco®, and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.