1st shift Toolshop Technician

Are you ready to join a dynamic global gear technology group and be part of a company that promises to "wow your world"? IMS Gear, a leading producer of gear technologies for the automotive industry, is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a CNC Machine Operator.

About IMS Gear:

With a history spanning over 160 years, IMS Gear has consistently grown, thanks to our customer-centric approach, problem-solving expertise, and an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Headquartered in Donaueschingen, Germany, we operate globally with a workforce of about 3,600 employees across Europe, North America, and Asia.

You support our team as

Toolshop Technician

Reports to: Tooling Manager

We are currently seeking a skilled Tool Shop Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, cleaning, repairing and inspecting plastic injection molds. Documenting of all changes.

Job Type: Full-time 1st shift (8:00 am to 4:30 pm)

Work Location: In person (Gainesville, GA)

Responsibilities:

• Assembling and disassembling of injection mold and stamping dies
• Preventive maintenance and cleaning of injection molds
• Troubleshooting of Plastic Injection Molds as and when needed
• Performing Basic repairs
• Mold inspection and replacement of standard components
• Operating overhead crane
• Operating manual machines is a plus (lathe, grinder, mill etc.)
• Organization of work area
• Reporting all repairs and maintenance tasks in the system
• Following International Automotive Task Force quality standards – IATF 16949
• Escalation of issues to manager
• Team work – assisting others with daily tasks
• Following Internal Quality Issues procedure – IQI
• Ensuring safety rules and policies are followed
• Housekeeping – 5S-Standard
• Other duties assigned

Education Requirements:

• Vocational or Certificate Training: desired
• Minimum 3 years of work experience with injection molds in a high volume manufacturing environment is a must

Skills Requirements:

• Good reading comprehension of work instructions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good ability to work in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Good technical skills
• Basic knowledge of injection molding process - preferred
• Good machining experience (turning, milling, grinding)
• Basic ability to read blueprints
• Basic understanding of metric system
• Good knowledge of measurement devices
• Basic computer skills
• Attendance and punctuality

Some of your Benefits:

• 401 (k) & 401 (k) matching
• Health, Dental, Medical, Vision insurance
• Company Paid Life insurance
• Company Paid Short term and Long term disability insurance
• 15 Days of paid time-off and 10 paid holidays

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. other lifting assisted by crane
• Pushing and Pulling up to 50 lbs. using material handling equipment
• Constant standing, handling and using fingers
• Frequent walking, bending, reaching outward and reaching above shoulders
• Occasional squatting and kneeling

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

If you are ready to contribute to our success and experience your own wow moments, apply now to be part of the IMS Gear family!

1st shift (8:00 am to 4:30 pm)