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in Bellefontaine, OH
Tool Technician
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Bellefontaine, Ohio |
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Job Description
Position Location: Bellefontaine, OH (Relocation Package Available)
Department: Tooling
Supervisor: Production Manager
Hours per Week: Full or part time positions available!
Position Title: Tool Technician (Plastic Injection Molding)
Pay Rate: Based on Experience
Position Description:
The Tool Technician is responsible for the upkeep and repair of molds/tooling for plastic injection molding presses in the plant.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct mold and tooling preventative maintenance and repair
Must have the ability to :
- Conduct general surface grinding, as well as compound angles, cutting tools, nozzle tips, tapers, etc.
- Hot runner wiring
- Open vent cleaning
- Troubleshoot issues and repair, in and out of press
- Operate a Bridgeport / Lathe with in a + or - .001 tolerance
- Operate a surface grinder with in a + or - .0002 on critical details
- Polish and bench details
- Rework weld cores and cavities and hand work back to runnable condition
- Complete preventative maintenance on plastic injection molds
- Assist in maintaining maintenance PM records on the company computer system
- Work on the Production floor with tool in press to correct any issue to keep down time at a minimum
- Knowledge of Manifold systems such as Incoe
- Work with little or no supervision when given clear direction
- Work with Process Engineers to trouble shoot issues with tool or improve on
- Repair, fix and implement engineering changes of molds
- Ensure safety and housekeeping standards are maintained
Other KSA's:
- Solid work history, excellent attendance record
- Must be able to take direction and work as part of a team
- Display sounds judgement
- Inhibit basic computer skills
- Must be able to lift 40+ pounds on a regular basis, stand for minimum of 8+ hours, and have full motor movement
Adhere to IEG Plastics’ core values: Positive Thinking is Powerful Thinking, Lock and Load, Individual Contribution to the Group Effort, Do the Right Thing, Aim for The Highest Peak.
Education:
- High school diploma, 2-year apprentice program at Community College is helpful
- Toolmaker/ Mold Maker Journeyman certification preferred
Experience:
- 5 years plus of hands on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance
- 5+ years of experience using hand operated tool room equipment
- Knowledge & understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristics
- Ability to read and understand tooling drawings
- Injection molding process experience
- Toolmaker/ Mold maker Journeyman certification preferred
- CNC experience (preferred but not required)
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Annual Steel Toe Shoe Allowance
- PTO