Tooling Maintenance
Tooling Maintenance
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Job Description
Tooling Maintenance
Location: Norwich CT
Shift: 1st Shift 6:00 AM 2:00 PM
Starting Compensation: $35.00$39.00 per hour based on experience and skill set
Whats in it for you
Join a highly skilled and collaborative manufacturing team where youll take the lead on mold maintenance drive process improvements and mentor junior machinists. Enjoy first shift hours competitive pay access to high-end equipment and a clean safe working environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to grow their leadership and technical skills within a company that values precision performance and accountability.
The Tooling Maintenance Lead works independently and is responsible for executing and overseeing daily mold maintenance and changeover operations. This position supports production by ensuring molds are disassembled cleaned inspected reassembled and staged efficiently and accurately. The Lead will also serve as a technical mentor and point of contact for mold-related concerns.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Follow and update IQMS RT Scheduler mold requirements based on planner instructions
- Green-tag molds and move to staging areas within the molding department
- Disassemble clean and inspect molds for wear or issues
- Install changeover parts as needed
- Measure components (pins bushings etc.) to determine wear and ensure proper fit
- Maintain accurate mold tagging and record-keeping systems
- Diagnose and resolve tooling/molding issues
- Collaborate with molding and press-side teams
- Communicate with outside vendors; create requisitions as needed
- Operate hand tools power tools Bridgeports grinders and lathes
- Use ice blasting equipment when necessary
- Train and lead Machinist III team members
- Supervise team workload to meet production schedules
- Practice good housekeeping and support environmental safety standards
Education & Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 8 years of experience with industrial or automotive mechanical equipment
- Experience working with injection molds strongly preferred
- Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred
Skills & Abilities
- Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read and interpret micrometers blueprints and work instructions
- Solid math and reading comprehension
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
- Ability to lead organize and train team members
- Experience with hydraulic cylinders and rebuild processes preferred
Compensation
Pay will be offered based on several factors including the candidates education work experience work location specific job duties and certifications.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits including health coverage and an incentive recognition bonus (all benefits are based on eligibility).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or v
Employment Type
Full Time
