Mold Technician

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW’s revenues totaled 16.1$B in 2023.

ITW Medical is comprised of two strong medical product brands - Coeur and Filtertek - situated to proactively meet the needs of customers in the marketplace.  Coeur is a leading provider of disposable medical products used in diagnostic imaging and other medical procedures.  The Filtertek product line is comprised of custom plastic insert molded filtration and flow control components for global OEM medical device customers. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mold changeovers determining part defect, root cause and implementing appropriate corrective action. 
• Preventative maintenance of injection molds by performing scheduled mold inspection which includes the disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of intricate mold tooling.  
• Verify mold tooling dimensional conformance to print tolerances using component and reliable measurement techniques. - Hebron/NC/EGV
• Document in detail work performed on mold tooling maintenance work orders.
• Setup and operate molding machinery and support equipment.
• Assist with scheduled preventative maintenance functions.
• Work closely with setup technicians and operators to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Compliant with OSHA regulations.
• Ensure good housekeeping.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety 
• Good Manufacturing Practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years combined experience with plastic injection mold and tooling.  
• Knowledge of Validation Process 
• Capabilities of making independent tooling recommendations
• Ability to effectively train technician trainees
• Must possess good communication/interpretation skills, good visual skills for accessing functionality of equipment, above basic mathematical skills, above minimum computer skill set, and reasoning ability.  
• Must possess mechanical aptitude and ability to adapt and learn.  
• Provide own tools to perform tasks. - Hebron/NC
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for full manufacturing shift, ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities
• Ability to accommodate occasional flexible schedule when required. 
• Must be able to safely operate required equipment for performing job functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position.  Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.