Tool Maker

Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the effective completion of maintenance and preventive maintenance activities for all tooling. CORPORATE GOALS: Sanko Gosei Technologies USA Incorporated is a custom injection molding company that strives to: * Provide defect-free, cost-efficient products to our customers in a timely manner. * Operate as a world class supplier for the mutual benefit of both our customers and our employees. * Operate in a team-based environment, where all employees are involved in continuously improving company performance. * Develop suppliers who will provide products and services of superior quality and treat them in a manner to maintain good relations. * Maintain a union-free organization. * Provide shareholders with a long-term return on investment superior to other opportunities of equal risk. * Fulfill our responsibilities in the community in which we operate. * Promote safe work practices and be conscious of environmental responsibilities. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employees will be trained to all applicable company standards as identified on the company training matrix TR-401 * Be capable of repairing and maintaining existing tooling while working to deadlines. * Be capable of effectively operating Tool Room equipment. (Milling machines, Lathes, Etc.) * Willing to work overtime on short notice when needed. * Complete all tasks in a safe and productive manner so as to ensure the health and safety of not only yourself but your coworkers as well. * Maintain high levels of housekeeping at all times. * Track all hours and complete all documentation on a daily basis. * Maximize the utilization of time and equipment. * Technical support for the Maintenance Manager, Shift Supervisors, Processors, Mold Setters * Continual communication with the Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Shift Supervisors, Processors, Mold Setters and support staffs to ensure continuity of efforts. * Other assignments as designated by the Maintenance Manager. SPECIFICATIONS: * Requires a commitment to continuous improvement in order to meet ever increasing demands for improved quality, cost, and delivery performance. * Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent. * Ability to communicate effectively with the Maintenance Manager, as well as with other staff members and production personnel. * Must be able to work as an individual but also as part of a team. * Must have own tools, as a minimum see attached Tool List. * Need to have a high level of flexibility when required. * Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in what can sometimes be a stressful environment and treat people with respect. * Be able to think on your feet so you can complete tasks in a rapid yet safe manner. * Must have a positive attitude and commitment towards improving the company's performance. * Experienced in the maintenance and repair of large injection molds. * Must be able to identify solutions to molding defects caused by the tooling. * Strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. * Organized and structured approach to the work environment, with strong attention to details. * Ability to perform in a proactive mode, and to plan and respond accordingly. PHYSICAL REQUIIREMENTS: * Movement : Standing for up to 8 hours, easily able to walk short distances up to 1000 feet, reasonably sitting and bending as required. * Lifting : Carrying, pushing, and pulling carts/packages within the factory up to 30 lbs. * Hand-eye coordination : Using hands to feel, handle, or finger objects, or to reach with arms * Vision : Being able to see and respond to dangerous situations, close visual acuity to perform computer-based work, reading drawings, inspecting parts. * Hearing : Being able to hear and respond to sounds * Manual dexterity : Being able to move objects and assemble parts using limbs with good coordination, able to enter data into a computer using a keyboard. * Balance : Being able to move safely within the factory and office areas Driving: Be able to drive to and from customer / supplier locations Competency * Requires a minimum of a 2-year degree in a Maintenance or Tooling field of study or equivalent work experience. * Requires a minimum of 70% on testing of, Electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic, Mechanical, Welding/cutting, tooling, and Environmental. * Requires a Crane operating license. * Requires a Forklift operating license. * Requires a minimum score of 70% on the Lock out - Tag out (LOTO) Test.