Mold Maintenance & Build Technician -- Plastics Manufacturing
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Job Description
Mold Maintenance & Build Technician — Plastics ManufacturingImagine this
A high-cavitation tool is scheduled for a quick turnaround. You review the sketch and blueprint, strip the mold, clean and inspect components, correct a worn feature, and have it reassembled for the next production window. Along the way, you document a quality idea and align with the Tooling Manager on priorities. That’s a typical win in this role.
How you’ll contribute- Read and interpret tool drawings, blueprints, and sketches to guide precision work.
- Disassemble, clean, repair, and assemble molds, fixtures, and machine tools to keep production on schedule.
- Operate all tool room equipment safely and effectively.
- Perform tooling-related functions as directed by the Tooling Manager.
- Keep a clean, organized workspace and maintain equipment readiness.
- Complete all required company quality training.
- Share quality improvement ideas and champion continuous improvement.
- Help reduce mold maintenance downtime by 3% compared to the previous measurement while enhancing tooling performance.
- Injection molding experience
- EDM Machine (Wire)
- Injection Molding Machine
If you thrive on precision, accountability, and visible impact on uptime, you’ll excel here.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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