Job Title: Tool & Die Mold Repair Technician
Location: Travelers Rest, SC
Industry: plastic injection molding manufacturing
Status of Hire: direct placement; permanent
Shift: 3rd shift
Pay: $30/hr + depending on experience
Benefits: Medical (Employer pays 60%-75% of the premiums), Dental, Vision, 4 weeks PTO, LTD, STD, and more!
Summary: The Tool & Die Mold Repair Technician trouble shoots molds needing repair and then coordinates and executes all repairs necessary to return the mold to satisfactory working order.
Job Duties:
- Performs with a higher degree of skill on all standard machine shop equipment and on some specialized equipment such as EDM, Jig Bore, Jig Grinder and ID/OD Grinder.
- Layout jobs and sees them thru to completion requiring minimal supervision.
- Direct the work of others on complex projects requiring work of lower level classifications (Mold Repair B or C) by assigning work, instructing and checking assigned tasks.
- Maintains highest quality of repairs with minimal supervision.
- Trouble shoots mold related problems on molded parts and repairs molds.
- Disassemble, repair and assemble molds per analysis results.
- Clean and inspect mold plates and components.
- Read blue prints and conduct repairs accordingly.
- Perform repairs and/or conversions while molds are in the press.
- Communicate with QC, Processing and Maintenance personnel to ensure high cavity efficiency.
- Document all tasks performed.
- Ensure that safe work procedures are followed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Tech courses ie… Tool & Die Theory, Basic Machine Operations, Strength of Materials, Blue Print Reading
- 3 plus years experience in a Mold Repair Shop
- Able to work with +/-.0002 tolerances
- Able to run Special and Standard Machine Shop equipment
Physical Requirements:
- This position may involve working in a manufacturing environment that requires standing for prolonged periods, walking, and occasionally lifting equipment or materials. Adherence to safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
**Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time
**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check to be eligible for hire
