Tool Maintenance & Repair Technician (Plastic Injection Molds) 2nd Shift

Roles and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret tooling work orders; follow instructions accurately.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance based on cycle counts, run hours, and tooling condition.
• Inspect molds for wear, corrosion, and damage; proactively recommend repairs.
• Clean, inspect, and service mold components, including cavities, cores, slides, lifters, ejector systems, cooling circuits, and vents.
• Assemble molds to precise tolerances, ensuring proper alignment and functionality of all components.
• Verify proper operation of ejection systems, slides, and other moving components prior to returning molds to production.
• Respond promptly to production issues; diagnose and resolve tooling-related downtime.
• Support continuous improvement of PM programs to extend tool life.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation for tool maintenance and repair tracking in the computer system.
• Apply knowledge of hot runner systems during maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Use precision measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges).
• Absorb and apply knowledge of prototype tool making and plastic injection processing (preferred, but not required).

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills (able to speak, read and write English fluently)
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristics.
• Ability to visually inspect tools with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to run machines and equipment safely and efficiently
• Ability to read and understand tooling work orders
• Ability to trouble shoot issues and repair.
• Ability to work closely with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional demeanor and ethical conduct, including handling confidential information appropriately.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 55 pounds.
• Requires excessive walking, bending, standing, climbing, and lifting.
• Requires alertness, precision, and methodical attributes.