Tool & Die - 2nd Shift

About the role

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. This position reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager and is based on-site at Portland, TN.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot injection and compression molds and progressive dies, develop a plan of action, and repair them to produce quality molded and stamped parts.
• Work from engineering drawings, parts, and sketches to fabricate jigs, fixtures, and replacement parts for production machinery, molds, and dies.
• Repair cylinders, install and adjust proximity switches on molds with cams and slide actions using knowledge of hydraulics and programmable logic controllers.
• Prepare sketches to fabricate broken sections of molds and dies, then repair damage by welding, using precision hand tools and machinery (including EDM machines) to restore original contours.
• Make minor repairs to molds in presses, such as polishing gates and details, and remove stuck parts.
• Conduct mold changeovers in a timely manner by retrieving and storing inserts.
• Maintain a safe work environment and uphold 5S standards in work areas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; technical education preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Tool & Die repair and building of compression and injection molds and progressive dies.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and programmable logic controllers.
• Ability to make technical decisions involved in mold and die repair, including replacement and fitting of parts.
• Ability to determine the cause of mold malfunctions and design a plan to correct problems.
• Ability to retain knowledge of mold changeovers.
• TIG welding experience.
• Electrical ability to check operation of heaters, thermocouples, and heat controllers.
• Familiarity with three-plate mold operations and hot runner systems.