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CDL Driver/Maintenance Technician The CDL Driver/Maintenance Technician’s primary responsibility is to make all deliveries and pickups and run errands as directed by a supervisor. Assure all company vehicles are maintained and in good running condition – cleaned and fueled regularly and put away at the end of your shift. Maintain all logs required by the D.O.T. Preventative maintenance and repair of a wide range of CNC machinery, overhead cranes, lift trucks and other lifting devices along with general building maintenance – including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and compressed air systems. Responsible for salting/plowing parking lots and sidewalks during the winter. A CDL Group Designation B is required. Must have your own tools. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Benefits include medical insurance, dental allowance, educational benefit, paid vacation/holidays and 401(k). You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination. Purchasing Buyer The Buyer locates and researches vendors, places orders for items, materials, or services. Purchases readily available supplies, tools, and materials, at the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Responsibilities: Get quotes on requested items and compare price and delivery. Present best price and delivery for approval. Enter detailed item information into the ERP system and issue purchase orders to vendors for the purpose of acquiring approved items. Monitor material quality and deliveries to assure items are received per established schedules. Record, resolve, and report issues resulting from poor vendor quality or delivery performance. Seek new vendors for the purpose of comparison shopping and competitive pricing. Maintain the stocked inventory system at all plants. Coordinate shipping and receiving as necessary. Must be able to thrive in a high pace environment. Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Strive for continuous improvement. Purchasing-related Experience: 3-5 years Education: High School Degree required. Associates Degree or equivalent experience as a Buyer preferred. Software Experience: Microsoft Office Required (Excel, Word, Outlook). JobBoss preferred. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off and 401(k). You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination. Injection Molding Tryout Specialist – Franchino Mold & Engineering Co. (FMEC) FMEC is seeking an initiative-taking Injection Molding Tryout Specialist to validate new tools, optimize processing parameters, and troubleshoot during sampling. Ensure high-quality, efficient production by establishing robust, scientific-based molding processes, setting up machinery, and training operators, with a strong focus on safety and technical precision. Tool & Process Validation: Conducts sampling and debugging of new, transferred, or repaired molds to meet customer specifications. Process Optimization: Develops scientific injection molding processes (e.g., pressure-set, gate freeze studies) to ensure consistent quality and cycle time efficiency. Troubleshooting: Analyzes defects (e.g., short shots, flashing, warpage) and adjusts machine parameters to resolve issues. Setup & Operation: Sets up injection molding machinery, including robots and auxiliary equipment. Documentation: Records process parameters, material data, and inspection results for quality control. Collaboration: works with tool room personnel, engineers, and sales teams to improve part design and tool functionality. Qualifications and Skills Experience: 2-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding, specifically in process setup and troubleshooting. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of thermoplastic materials, mold mechanics, and machine settings (hydraulic/electric presses). Software/Tools: Familiarity with data collection tools, Microsoft Office, and basic PLC knowledge. Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma in plastics technology or engineering is often preferred. Physical/Safety: Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and adhere to LOTO (Lockout/Tag Out) procedures. Must be able to thrive in a high pace environment. Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Strive for continuous improvement. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off and 401(k). You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination. Polisher – Progressive Tool and Die Company Seeking a Polisher responsible for grinding, sanding or polishing a variety of metals and aluminum using hand tools or hand-held power tools: Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools. Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes. Select files or other abrasives, according to materials, sizes and shapes of work pieces, amount of stock to be removed, finishes specified, and steps in finishing processes. Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met. Verify quality of finished work pieces by inspecting them. Remove completed work pieces from equipment or work tables, using hand tools, and place work pieces in containers. Load and adjust work pieces onto equipment or work tables, using hand tools. Is dedicated to continuous improvement and willing to assist in assembly when polishing is slow. Must have a good attitude, be self‑motivated, be able to meet planned time lines and be dedicated to continuous improvement. Open to candidates with various levels of experience. Second shift available. Benefits include medical insurance, paid vacation and 401(k). You must undergo drug screening, provide your own tools and pass a physical examination. Sales Engineer – Franchino Mold & Engineering The Sales Engineer will prospect new customers, pursue new industry opportunities, investigate alternate lines of business, provide meaningful and timely input on marketing plans and assessments, and to follow up and develop opportunities from marketing plans. The Sales Engineer will also manage assigned “House Accounts” and maintain customer relations for future opportunities that meet or exceed the company’s profit goals. Act as a liaison between customers and the Design/Production departments of the Company. Provide the Quotation Manager with sufficient data so they can quote the jobs. Reviews quotations to assure hours and profitability meets or exceeds the Company’s requirements. Work with the Project Managers to create project time lines and communicate with customers to assure their expectations are met. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and balance a multitude of conflicting projects / demands simultaneously. Proven ability to understand business problems, solve problems outside your immediate domain and develop creative business and technical solutions. A strong team orientation and personal sense of motivation and accountability. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Travel Requirement: 50% Education: Associates, Bachelor’s or Technical degree in Manufacturing Engineering preferred. Tool & Die sales experienced required. Benefits include medical insurance, paid vacation and 401(k). You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination. CAM Programmer – Franchino Mold & Engineering The candidate in this role will utilize various 3D modeling, surfacing techniques and 2D data to modify and extract data from existing geometry in order to produce CNC toolpaths for 3 or 5-axis milling, in accordance with customer requirements and company standards. Additionally, the individual will provide manufacturing personnel with program routing, setup, sequence information. Daily Responsibilities Import and manipulate 3D models in WorkNC 2019.0 using modeling and surfacing techniques to prepare the models for machining. Create CNC toolpaths for 3 or 5 axis machining centers. Provide instruction sheets and cutter lists to guide setup and operation of machines. Perform toolpath verification prior to program deployment. Create CNC program routing, setup, and sequence information to assist shop floor personnel. Analyze data and make recommendations for optimal product run times. Periodic Responsibilities Assist in developing new processes that improve quality and reduce costs. Document new processes, procedures, and work instructions in detail. Design new and reverse engineer existing fixturing/tooling for internal use. Qualifications & Skills Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings along with a thorough understanding of GD&T. Understanding of milling/turning operations and related machining parameters such as speeds and feeds. Proficiency in WorkNC 2019.0 preferred but not required. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with management and coworkers. Strong technical, analytical, systematic, and detail-oriented thinking skills. Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to adapt to change. Strong attendance and goal oriented. Experience: 1-3 years. Education: Associates degree or equivalent experience as a CAM Programmer. Designer – FMEC The FMEC Designer primary role is to assist our Engineering department with designing plastic injection molds and die cast dies. Experience with Unigraphics is strongly preferred, but not required if the candidate has experience with other design software. Ability to learn and understand the basic function and operation of molds and dies. Support Quotation Manager by gathering information, submitting RFQ’s for specialty items, rough mold layouts. Experience with Excel required. Must be self‑motivated and able to meet planned time lines. Understands the function and operation of a die/mold function and operation. Effectively communicates with all disciplines (customer, vendors, other FMEC personnel) and effectively coordinates all information necessary to complete a die/mold design. Effectively communicates requirements to other team members to complete tasks. Identifies problems/opportunities and recommends viable solutions. Works independently and makes good decisions on own behalf. Understands department software(s) and uses effectively for tooling models and prints. Completes tasks accurately, within estimated hours and with minimal corrections. Exhibits personal continuous improvement of skills and capabilities. Experience: 1-3 years. Education: Associates Degree, or pursuit of degree, in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Design preferred. Project Manager – Franchino Mold & Engineering Project Manager to plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frames, expected quality and budgeted profitability. Reviews project proposal/plan to determine time frames, profitability, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project. Oversee all aspects of the project milestones and suggest and make process improvements. Work closely with the VP of Operations, Plant Manager, Machining Supervisor, Moldmaking Supervisor, Sales Engineers, Design Manager, Design Checker, Scheduler and Purchasing Manager. Assume the responsibility as the “Go To” person during a project for any issues and/or questions. Act as a liaison between sales and production to assure customer expectations are met at all times. Assure communication about projects is open and honest throughout the organization and during the full life of the project. Prepare and update a Gantt chart noting all key dates that must be met. Coordinate process and update meetings for all of the projects. Raise red flags when the project is behind schedule and communicate with all people involved to outline a resolution. Experience: 3-5 years of Project Manager experience required. Education: Associates, Bachelor’s or Technical degree in Manufacturing or equivalent experience preferred. Tool & Die experienced preferred but not required. Plant-wide Cleaners Responsible for cleaning buildings, equipment and machinery including brushing, mopping, sweeping, dusting, polishing and wiping. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and ceilings. Must have a positive attitude, good work ethic, punctuality and be willing and able to learn. Benefits include apprenticeship program, medical insurance, educational benefit, paid vacation and 401(k). You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination. General Laborer The person hired as a General Laborer will perform various unskilled and semi-skilled manual work as directed by supervisor in the general shop and/or maintenance. The employee must be able to use standard equipment and hand tools particular to the area of assignment. Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Must have a positive attitude, good work ethic, punctuality and be willing and able to learn. Benefits include apprenticeship program, medical insurance, educational benefit, paid vacation and 401(k). You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination. CNC Lathe Operator – Franchino Mold The CNC Lathe Operator is responsible for total CNC machine setup, programming, operation, maintenance and safety. You will be required to do multiple setups each day, including adjusting tool lengths and fixture offsets as necessary. When operating you will be required to assemble and preset tooling for subsequent operations during automated cycles to reduce machine downtime. CNC programming experience is required. Ability to work with little supervision and direction and ability to train others. Must have a good attitude, be self‑motivated and be able to meet planned time lines. Open to candidates with 5+ years of experience. EDM Operator Responsible for total Wire and Sinker EDM programming, machine setup, operation, maintenance and safety. Programming experience preferred but not required. Ability to work with little supervision and direction. Must have a good attitude, be self‑motivated and be able to meet planned time lines. Open to candidates with various levels of experience. First shift available. You must undergo drug screening, provide your own tools and pass a physical examination. CNC Machinists Responsible for total CNC machine setup, operation, maintenance and safety. Perform a variety of milling, drilling, boring or other related operations to close and interrelated tolerances on CNC and non-CNC equipment. CNC programming preferred but not required. Ability to work with little supervision and direction. Must have a good attitude, be self‑motivated and be able to meet planned time lines. Open to candidates with various levels of experience. CNC Boring Mill Operator Responsible for total CNC machine setup, operation, maintenance and safety. Perform a variety of milling, drilling, boring and other related operations. Experience with Fanuc and Heidenhain Controls. Knowledge of CAM software – Lemoine preferred but not required. Ability to write and edit G & M code and work with little supervision and direction. Must be self‑motivated and able to meet planned time lines. Moldmakers Possesses an overall knowledge of purpose, use, fit and function of all mold and die components. Knowledge of new mold assembly, die tear down and spotting. Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators. Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of assembling molds and dies. Knowledge of polishing finished molds and dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects. Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify molds and dies using machine tools and hand tools. General computer knowledge (Express Review, Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, etc.) Overall knowledge of CNC machining/programming. Operate all manual shop equipment and have all personal tools required to perform job duties. Must have a good attitude, be self‑motivated, be able to meet planned time lines and be dedicated to continuous improvement. Open to candidates with various levels of experience. First/Second shifts available. Benefits include apprenticeship program, medical insurance, educational benefit, paid vacation and 401(k). You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Franchino Mold & Engineering