Tool Maintenance Technician

About the company

At ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving. Founded in Grenoble in 1865 and still headquartered there, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation—including the invention of the press stud. Human values have driven our success for over 160 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model of management that empowers employees and puts their wellbeing first. Today we employ more than 8,500 people in 25 countries worldwide and are committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market.

About the role

Working in a clean, green, and high-tech production environment, you’ll help build cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the everyday innovations we all rely on. As a Tool Maintenance Technician, you will maintain high-quality tooling through preventative maintenance, minor repair, and visual evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Be a team player and educate and share ideals when needed.
• Read and understand tooling work orders and follow instructions.
• Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly of molds in a safe and timely manner.
• Able to clean molds and assist Maintenance Technicians when needed.
• Work to a schedule and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Utilize measuring equipment that includes micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore micrometers, etc.
• Assist in the monitoring process to help keep a reasonable component inventory in stock.
• Reduce machine downtime.
• Maintain all tools and equipment that are used, including the daily cleaning of tool room machinery.
• Assist in maintaining maintenance records on the company computer system.
• Work with little or no supervision when given clear direction.
• Work with Process Engineers to troubleshoot issues with tools or improve them.
• Be able to work on the production floor with tools in press to correct any issue and keep downtime at a minimum.
• Able to operate a Surface grinder within ±0.0002 on critical details.
• Able to operate a Bridgeport/Lathe within ±0.001 tolerance.
• Able to run an EDM machine.
• Knowledge of Manifold systems (e.g., Mold Master, Synventive, Osco, etc.).
• Able to polish and bench details.
• Ability to fit new details and spot in.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and repair.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance.
• 3+ years of experience using hand-operated tool room equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristics.
• Ability to read and understand tooling work orders.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prototype tool making experience.
• Plastic injection processing experience, highly desired.
• Trade school or some college.