Mold Maker/ Maintenance Technician – Senior
True Velocity is an established technologically innovative growing organization. We are looking to add an enthusiastic, team-oriented, independently motivated individual to join our team. Individuals with an attitude for aptitude and a willingness to learn new things while surrounded by some of the smartest and brightest in our industry will thrive in this work environment.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Mold Maker/Maintenance Technician supports our injection molding operations by helping to troubleshoot, diagnose and make repairs to injection molds. Aid in the mold design and building of new injection molds, fixtures, and other tooling related items.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on complex injection molding tools, ensuring optimal functionality and production uptime.
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Support the component build and assembly of all in-house pre-production tooling.
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Support other team members as needed during mold qualification, sampling and final part approval
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Identify and troubleshoot mold issues, promptly implementing solutions to minimize production disruptions.
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Train and mentor junior mold makers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
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Develop and organize thorough Preventative Maintenance methods
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Work to a schedule and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
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Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
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Utilize measuring equipment that include micrometers, calipers, height gage, depth micrometers, etc.
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Maintain component spare parts inventory and order as needed
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Maintain all tools and equipment that are used including the daily cleaning of tool room machinery.
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Maintain records all activities performed on molds
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Work with Process Engineers to trouble shoot issues with tool and/or suggest improvements
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Be able to work on the production floor with tool in press to correct any issue to keep down time at a minimum.
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Operate a Surface grinder with in a + or - .0002 tolerance.
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Operate a Bridgeport/Lathe with in a + or - .001 tolerance.
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Troubleshoot and repair Hot Manifold systems Example: Mold Master, Husky, etc.
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Polish and bench work subcomponents and assemblies.
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Ability to fit new details and spot in.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 to 8 years of hands on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold building, repair and maintenance
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Operational knowledge of tool room equipment including, but not limited to manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, CNC and EDM machines.
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Experience working with GD&T and stack up tolerances
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Experience using hand operated tool room equipment.
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Knowledge and understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristics.
Ability to read and understand tooling drawings. -
Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Basic computer skills. Experience and understanding of the development and design of plastic parts, insert molded parts, and assemblies preferred.
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Experience with SolidWorks
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.
Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carry office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 50 pounds. Continuous use of seeing, hearing, verbal communication.
Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Do you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position at this time?
True Velocity is an Equal Opportunity Employer with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
True Velocity offers a competitive salary and benefits that include 401(K), health insurance,
PTO, and paid holidays.