The Mold Maintenance Technician keeps injection molds in working order so production can run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Key Responsibilities
- Disassemble, clean, inspect, lubricate, repair and reassemble injection molds
- Work with Process Technicians and team to diagnose/troubleshoot problems
- Assist with maintaining spare part inventory
- Detailed documentation of completed work orders
- Safely operate overhead crane to position molds
- Read and interpret engineering drawings
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of tool life and work environment
- Requires lifting/pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 60 pounds
- Ability to perform duties without supervision
- Communicate effectively and professionally with all team members
- Comply with all written and verbal safety procedures
- Comply with our protective personal equipment policy
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Ability to use 3D software to review mold designs/components (preferred)
- Performs other duties as assigned to support production, quality, safety, and operational needs.
Safety, Housekeeping & Teamwork
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times.
- Participate in internal quality audits or meetings as required.
- Communicate effectively with teams and supervisors regarding quality, production flow, and issues requiring attention.
- Support continuous improvement efforts within the Plastics Department.
- Serve as a primary resource for new and existing team members, providing guidance, answering questions and reinforcing safe work practices.
- Act as a designated job shadowing partner for new employees; ensuring proper application of procedures and safety standards.
Education, Training & Experience:
- Education equivalent to vocation or high school diploma
- Solid understanding of plastic injection mold maintenance
- Understanding of injection mold hot runner system maintenance (preferred)
- Understanding of high volume, high cavity injection molds (preferred)
special equipment or other requirements
- Ability to use precision hand tools and measuring equipment
- Ability to use grinders, mills and lathes
- Ability to polish molding surfaces on steel
Relationships:
Tool Room, Mold Set-Up, Machine Maintenance, Electricians, Engineering, R&D
Supervisory RESPONSIBILITIES: None
Supervised By: Plastics Tooling/Project Manager