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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Tool Repair Technician
FLSA STATUS: Hourly
REPORTS TO: Department Manager
SUMMARY
This is a responsible tool room position requiring skills to repair molds, jigs, fixtures, and other tooling equipment involved in plastic injection molds and assembly of plastic products.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be physically capable of walking for the entire work shift.
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly.
Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
Adequate visual acuity to enter/revise molding press programming.
Must be able to meet requirements for forklift and crane license.
Must be capable of exerting up to 150 foot pounds on torque wrench.
Must be able to work around Magnetic Field
Under general supervision is responsible for the following major tasks (check those that apply):
Trains personnel in proper use of equipment.
Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments and math to build repair parts for broken molds, jigs, and fixtures.
Maintains adequate repair supplies such as core and ejector pins, die springs, and other material related to repairs.
Modifies molds, jigs, and fixtures to correct problems.
Inspects and verifies changes made by outside mold making vendors to assure that work performed meets standards and specifications detailed in purchase and engineering change orders.
Performs skilled work involving close tolerances and which is above the competence level of tool cleaner.
Maintains records of all repairs, modifications, and inventory performed.
Performs special projects and other tasks as directed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years experience in mold or tool repair, including experience with jigs and fixtures.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does not require any travel.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
