Tool Technician II

Tool TechnicianThe Tool Technician is responsible for the upkeep and repair of molds / tooling for plastic injection molding presses in the plant.Responsibilities:Conduct mold and tooling preventative maintenance and repairWelding tasks (TIG)Construct hydraulic lines and rebuild hydraulic cylindersGeneral surface grinding, as well as compound angles, cutting tools, nozzle tips, tapers, etc.Hot runner wiringOpen vent cleaningAbility to fit new detail and spot and or time inAbility to troubleshoot issues and repair, in and out of pressAble to operate a Bridgeport / Lathe with in a + or -.001 toleranceAble to operate a Surface grinder with in a + or -.0002 on critical detailsAble to polish and bench detailsAbility to weld cores and cavities and hand work back to runnable conditionAble to weld different tool steel with positive results, As in P-20, H13, S.7, 4140 etc.Able to complete preventative maintenance on plastic injection moldsAssist in maintaining maintenance PM records on the company computer systemAble to work on the production floor with tool in press to correct any issue to keep down time at a minimumKnowledge of manifold systems Example: Mold Master, Synventive, YUDO, RUNIPSYS, P.E.T.S etc.Work with little or no supervision when given clear directionWork with process engineers to troubleshoot issues with tool or improve onRepair, fix and implement engineering changes of moldsEnsure safety and housekeeping standards are maintainedWork with various departments to implement customerWork on and feel safe working on tool form 800lbs -70,000lbsRequirements:5 years plus of hands-on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance5 plus years of experience using hand operated tool room equipmentKnowledge and understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristicsAbility to read and understand tooling drawingsInjection molding process experiencePreferred:Toolmaker / Mold Maker Journeyman certification preferredEducation:High school diploma, 2-year apprentice program at community college helpfulWe offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.