Molding Tooling Technician

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Job Details

Position Summary:

The Molding Tooling Technician is responsible for the setup operation maintenance and repair of injection molding tooling and related equipment. This role ensures tooling is functioning optimally to support production efficiency quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tooling Setup & Operation

  • Set up and operate machinery used in the repair and construction of injection molding tools.

  • Make machine and equipment control adjustments to maintain proper quality and cycle efficiency.

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting

  • Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on injection molding tools fixtures and ancillary tooling.

  • Analyze tooling issues determine root causes and implement/document corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

  • Coordinate external machining and finishing jobs when required.

• Preventive Maintenance Management

  • Schedule and execute preventive maintenance tasks.

  • Order necessary parts and delegate work activities.

  • Communicate maintenance status to relevant departments (Molding Planning Engineering).

• Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate records including maintenance logs equipment manuals and service histories within the sites maintenance system (Maximo)

  • Ensure compliance with local state federal and company safety regulations and procedures.

  • Follow all applicable SOPs manufacturing instructions and standing instructions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Liaise with internal departments for design input tool modifications and fabrication.

  • Communicate effectively with engineers supervisors operators and support teams (Purchasing Quality Engineering).

  • Initiate meetings to resolve quality or tooling-related issues as needed.

• Support & Training

  • Assist in mold insertion removal and changeovers as required.

  • Maintain spare parts inventory for injection molds.

  • Provide training to Process Technicians on basic press-side preventive maintenance.

  • Support engineering tests process validations and cost-saving initiatives.

• Continuous Improvement

  • Recommend equipment process and procedural changes to improve machine efficiency and tooling performance.

  • Provide feedback to management on equipment purchases and tool room needs for growth and capability.

• Other Duties

  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

  • Flexibility to work other shifts or take on responsibilities as reasonably requested by management and in support of business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years in related work experience or an Associate Degree in Engineering or Science field.

• Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Teams.

• Familiarity with basic tool manufacturing processes (CNC EDM Grind Lathe Weld).

• Excellent problem-solving project management and communication skills.

• Thorough understanding of the plastic injection molding process.

• Focused organized results-oriented individual.

• Ability to thrive in tasks outside your comfort zone.

• Self-motivated Ill figure it out attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering discipline.

• 3 years of experience in 3D CAD modeling.

• 3 years of experience designing plastic injection tools.

• Experience in Creo or other modeling software.

• Familiarity with tolerances GD&T and blueprint reading.

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