Tool & Die Repair Technician

Tool & Die Repair Technician

Summary:

Responsible for maintaining high-quality tooling through preventative maintenance, minor repair, and visual evaluation.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Read and understand tooling work orders and follow instructions.
• Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly molds in a safe and timely manner.
• Clean molds and their associated details such as cavities, cores, slides, vents, guide & ejector pins, etc.
• Work to a schedule and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Utilize measuring equipment that includes micrometers, calipers, height gage, bore micrometers, etc.
• Assist in the monitoring process to help keep a reasonable component inventory in stock.
• Maintain all tools and equipment that are used, including the daily cleaning of tool room machinery; Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Assist in maintaining records on the company computer system.
• Work with Process Engineers to troubleshoot issues with tool or improve on.
• Work on the production floor with tool in press to correct issues and reduce machine down time.
• Work with little or no supervision when given clear direction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school or some college (preferred, but not required)
• 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.
• Prototype tool making and / or Plastic injection processing experience (preferred, but not required)

Skills and requirements:

• Good verbal and written communication skills (able to speak, read and write English fluently)
• Basic computer skills.
• 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 troubleshoot issues and repair.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds.
• Requires excessive walking, bending, standing, climbing, and lifting.
• Requires alertness, precision, and methodical attributes.
• Must be a team player; educate and share ideals when needed.
• Must be able to work in the U.S.

The Staffing Exchange Inc.® (TSE) was established in 2001 to provide corporations with world-class human resource solutions.Our target customers are companies who spend billions of dollars a year in recruiting fees to identify hard-to-find passive candidates - often with less than satisfactory results.With a fast aging population and the need to find more cost-effective ways of identifying candidates who are committed to long term growth, demand for our services has never been greater.Embracing the highest standards of quality and excellence in the areas of permanent and contract staffing, TSE’s customized solutions have been enhanced by the creation and implementation of a standardized approach to address client needs.