Tool Maker

About the role

We are currently seeking a Tool Maker to join our dynamic team at our Elizabethtown, KY site. Our success is driven by the skills and talents of our employees, and we value your contributions to our growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled & emergency tooling repair, maintenance, cleaning & set-up of self-contained molds
• Inspect, build & maintain tooling & part fixtures using turning, milling & grinding operations
• Recommend changes to mold designs to improve life of the tooling
• Absorb troubleshooting of tooling on production floor in the molding machines & on the bench
• Participation in plant-wide safety efforts - safe and careful work practices always followed to reinforce a culture of safety
• Support and participation in continuous improvement activities including maintaining a clean and organized workplace
• Responsiveness to production, engineering and maintenance demands
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 5-7 years’ experience as a toolmaker
• 5 years production environment in injection molding or related field preferred
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work and detail orientated
• Must be able to weld and have experience with machine tools
• Must be able to read and interpret tooling drawings
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to 55-60 lbs. occasionally during the day
• Frequent pushing, pulling, twisting, balancing, and stooping
• Must have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach

Qualifications

• Professional Attributes

Skills

• Desired Skills And Experience

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Sponsored Life and AD&D
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave