Tool Room Technician

Tool Room Technician

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Tool Room Technician. Our Tool Room Technicians are responsible for providing tool build and repair support to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain tools in optimal operating condition
• Perform preventative maintenance activities
• Perform minor engineering changes
• Assist in trouble shooting and repairing tools
• Assist Supervisor in training associates in the proper care and use of tools
• Assure proper inventory levels of required replacement parts for all tools
• Follow all prescribed internal tooling procedures
• Assist Process Engineers, Plant Engineers and the Tech Center in implementing process improvement changes
• Participate in corresponding root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in work area
• Participate in team problem solving activities (I.e. 8D's, communication meetings, etc)
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all tool repairs and changes
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures
• Responsible for following all USF policies and procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience with plastic injection molds and a minimum of 7 years' experience in mold making/repair.
• Experience in operating various machinery equipment including adept use of an overhead crane.
• Ability to read tooling prints, hydraulic and electrical circuit prints and diagrams.
• Must have technical training and/or experience on CNC, EDM and Mill.
• Also, a Tool Technician must have their own toolbox and an assortment of mold making and repair tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs.
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, paid holidays and vacation, job promotional opportunities and much more!