Tooling Technician I

About Company: "A World of Opportunities" Committed to an industry that combines innovation and responsibility, we embody our slogan on a daily basis: "A World of Opportunities". Trust, Reputation, Integrity and Rise are strong values that make up Clayens' DNA! About the Role: The Tooling Technician I plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring that all production tooling is production-ready, maintained to company standards, and capable of producing quality parts safely and efficiently. The Technician will be responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on plastic injection molds (cold or hot runner), tooling, and machinery to minimize downtime, maintain production schedules and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position involves hands-on work with various tool room equipment, overhead cranes, and forklifts. The collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams is essential to implement tooling improvements and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ultimately, the role contributes to the efficiency and accuracy of the 70-injection molding machine manufacturing facility, directly impacting product quality and operational success. Duties & Responsibilities: Perform preventative maintenance of single and multicavity injection molds according to established schedules. Clean mold components, cavities, cores, slides, lifters, vents, cooling circuits, and ejector systems. Perform insert changeovers to prepare molds to run scheduled part configuration. Inspect molds for wear, damage, flashing conditions, and component deterioration and replace as necessary. Assist in troubleshooting and repair activities of molds weighing 40 pounds to 28 tons. Maintain accurate mold history/records. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on hot runner systems. Adhere to tool room safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment to promote safety and efficiency. Observes all health and safety requirements and maintains the work area in a neat and orderly condition. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 1-3 years of experience in tool room of a manufacturing facility (or equivalent experience). Ability to follow safety procedures and work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment. Required to own and maintain basic set of hand tools such as hex key sets, SAE socket sets, screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, pliers, dead blow hammers, pick and scraper set, flashlight, and toolbox. Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Must understand basic mold components, A side cavity, B side core, ejector pins, core pins, slide locks, angle pins, etc. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and mold prints. Ability to use precision measuring instruments. High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to safely handle large, intricate molds using overhead crane and fork truck. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with molds, tooling, and mechanical equipment. Technical training or certification related to tooling or machining. Physical Demands: Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and climb throughout workday. Ability to work in hot, noisy manufacturing environment. Ability to work frequently with medium-weight material and occasionally with heavy weight material. Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. Must be able to work overtime as required. Clayens NP