Toolmaker

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set-up and operate conventional, special-purpose machines to fabricate tooling components; fit and assemble these components into production tooling and fixtures.  

• Set-up and operate automatic and manual machining equipment for the manufacturing and repair of injection molds  

• Repair damaged molds/dies, springs and punches  

• Perform corrective, preventive maintenance  

• Design and build gauges to check accuracy of parts  

• Design and build jigs and fixtures as needed  

• Perform in-press troubleshooting  

• Perform mold/die set-up procedures  

• Resolve die performance issues  

• Perform correct mold/die changeovers  

• Perform part inspection per QA guidelines 

• When required, produce parts, at times with few or no prints as a repair function 

• Manufacture prototype parts from engineering prints 

• Maintain safe and clean working environment  

• Comply with company procedures, rules, and regulations 

• All other duties as assigned by Supervision 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Minimum 3 years experience as tool & die maker, injection mold making &/or associated work 

• In-Depth knowledge of machining tools and their use 

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/design schematics 

• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate large machinery 

• Experience with quality control analysis 

• Strong verbal and oral communication skills 

• Ability to work in a strong safety-focused environment  

• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required 

Preferred: 

• Relevant mold maker / tool and die maker certifications 

• Proven problem-solving & critical thinking skills 

• Working knowledge of high tonnage injection molding machines