Tool and Die Technician

Join Our Team: Tool & Die Associate Location: Portland, TN

Role Type: Hourly (Grade 50)

Are you a skilled problem-solver with a precision mindset? We are looking for a Tool & Die Associate to join our team in Portland. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, developing action plans, and repairing injection and compression molds, as well as progressive dies, to ensure the production of high-quality parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot & Repair: Diagnose issues with molds and dies, executing repairs to restore original contours using precision hand tools, machine shop equipment, and EDM machines.

• Fabrication: Work from engineering drawings, parts, and sketches to fabricate jigs, fixtures, and replacement components.

• Technical Maintenance: Repair cylinders and adjust proximity switches on molds with cam/slide actions using knowledge of hydraulics and PLCs.

• On-Press Support: Perform minor repairs in-press, such as polishing gates and removing stuck parts.

• Changeovers: Efficiently conduct mold changeovers and manage the storage of inserts.

• Safety & Organization: Maintain high standards of 5S and workplace safety.

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in repairing and building compression/injection molds and progressive dies.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (equivalent work experience in the field may be considered). Technical education is preferred.

• Technical Skills: * Proficiency in TIG welding.
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics and PLCs.
    
    
  • Ability to check heaters, thermocouples, and heat controllers.
    
    
  • Familiarity with three-plate mold operations and hot runner systems.

• Decision Making: strong ability to determine the cause of malfunctions and design effective correction plans.

Note: Candidates must have the ability to retain knowledge required for complex mold changeovers and make technical decisions regarding the fitting of replacement parts.

Apply today to bring your technical expertise to a fast-paced production environment! After applying - email resumes to View email address on randstadusa.com

salary: $68,000 - $72,000 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 2 PM - 12 AM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities/Activities 

(List in order of importance the essential functions of the job):

• Troubleshoot injection and compression molds and progressive dies and develop a plan of action and then repair the molds and dies to produce quality molded and stamped parts.
• Work from engineering drawings, parts and sketches to fabricate jigs, fixtures and replacement parts for production machinery, molds and dies.
• Repair cylinders, install and adjust proximity switches on molds that have cams and slide actions using their knowledge of hydraulics and programmable logic controllers.
• Prepare sketches to fabricate broken sections of molds and dies.  Repair the damage by welding, using precision hand tools and machinery generally associated with a machine shop, to include burning with an EDM machine to restore the original contour.
• Make minor repairs to molds in presses such as polishing gates and details and remove stuck parts.
• Conduct mold changeovers in a timely manner by retrieving and storing inserts.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 65lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time

Skills

• Operations
• Team Building
• Testing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.