Tool Room Machinist

Tool Room Technician/Machinist

We are searching for a new member to join our Thunderbird Molding Team in Greensboro NC. The tool room tech/machinist will be experienced and understand the tooling manufacturing position and must process basic knowledge of machining related to plastics/injection molding.

Essential Functions

• Be able to use all types of tooling and gauges.
• Be able to operate manual equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform basic machining to work in the tool manufacturing field safely.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Required Experience

• Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of all types of tooling and gauges.
• Experience with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
• Should be capable of reading micrometers, telescoping gauges, calipers, comparator, indicators, etc.
• Good problem-solving skills, safety practices and attention to quality.
• 5+ years experience in injection molding
• Basic workbench skills.
• Proficiency in manual machining skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
• Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, talk, and hear.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to read applicable instructions.

Company Overview

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.