Tool & Die Technician

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Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

Follow all safety procedures related to high-temperature equipment, sharp tooling, lifting devices, chemicals, and die-cleaning processes.

Ensure dies and tooling meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Participate in safety audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stop any activity that presents imminent safety risk and report hazards using established safety protocols.

Die Maintenance & Repair

Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on dies and tooling, including bico/mono dies, meltblown dies, honeycombs and related components.

Execute inspections, cleaning, rebuild, and part replacements such as screens and panels on honeycomb units.

Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble dies according to specifications and safety standards.

Identify and report wear, damage, or alignment issues and take corrective action.

Maintain tight tolerances and verify tooling condition using precision measurement instruments.

Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and adjustments.

Execute die cleaning using approved methods such as ultrasonic cleaning, pyrolysis oven processes, manual cleaning techniques and visual and microscope inspections.

Setup & Changeovers

Monitoring die installation, removal, and changeovers on nonwoven production lines.

Ensure proper alignment, temperature control, and configuration of dies during setup.

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

Diagnose die-related production issues such as polymer drips on Spunbond and Meltblown stripes or uneven Meltblown distribution issues.

Support diagnose honeycomb related issues such as air flow irregularities and polymer drips.

Collaborate with operators, process technicians, and engineers to resolve tooling problems quickly.

Recommend improvements to die design, maintenance practices, or process parameters.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Execute preventive maintenance schedules for all dies and related tooling.

Monitor die performance trends and identify opportunities for predictive maintenance strategies.

Maintain accurate records of die history, repairs, heaters and performance metrics.

Analyze maintenance history and production plans to prioritize activities.

Document all maintenance, repairs, inspections, and adjustments.

Tooling Inventory & Documentation

Manage inventory of die components, spare parts, and consumables.

Ensure all tooling is properly labeled, stored, and maintained.

Track and keep records related with Spunbond and Meltblown dies going into production.

Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and die specifications.

Training and Leadership

Participate in training on new technologies, tools, and processes.

Provide technical guidance and training to peers when required.

Demonstrate leadership and effective communication during troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

Comply with administrative requirements in a timely manner, such as safety reports (hazards), quality incidents, and completion of assigned trainings, among other assigned tasks.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED.

3+ years of experience in tool & die maintenance, preferably in plastics, extrusion, or nonwoven manufacturing.

Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of precision tooling.

Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.

Experience with micrometers, calipers, gauges, torque tools and other precision measurement tools.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work in a high-temperature, fast-paced production environment.

Preferred:

Experience working specifically with Spunbond (bico/mono) and Meltblown dies.

Technical degree or certification in Tool & Die, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.

Knowledge of polymer flow, extrusion processes, or nonwoven manufacturing principles.