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Plastics Press Tooling Set up Technician

ADMO Inc.

Job Description

Job Description

  • Responsible for hanging and setting up tools in preparation for production run, as well as starting up production jobs and troubleshooting
  • Set-up and start production jobs as well as adjust and troubleshoot these jobs when issues arise during a production run according to work instructions
  • Perform mold tooling inventory control
  • Press tear down, follow mold pull procedure
  • General shop maintenance, cleaning and organization
  • Update ERP system for down-time codes or setup of tools
  • Ensure press is running properly; communicate any problems to supervisor

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma, GED or 12 years formal education preferred, but not required
  • Must have good basic math skills
  • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
  • Minimum of 5 years of injection molding experience is preferred
  • Good Mechanical experience
  • Ability to lift 60+ pounds, climb up and down stairs, and stand for up to 8 hours
  • Ability to operate a forklift

You should be proficient in:

  • Injection Molding Experience
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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