Mold Repair Technician

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Job Family:    Tooling

Job Profile Title:     Tooling Technician

Location/Division Specific Information –   Gurnee, IL

How will you make an impact? -

Direct and manage the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing, automation robotics facility, assuming overall responsibility for financial success, staffing, production, quality and customer satisfaction. Establish business plans that aim towards improving competitive edge, profitability, and quality. 

**This is a rotating schedule, 4 - 12 hour day shifts/ and 3 days off; and then 3 - 12 hour days, with 4 days off.

What will you do? -  

• Perform preventive maintenance on molds and components.

• Provides process improvement recommendations and forecasts any potential quality or production  issues from tooling lead

• Runs all manual shop equipment as required; mill, surface grinder and lathe

• Troubleshoot and analyze problems before any repairs are initiated

• Communicate verbally and in writing with other technicians, supervisors and management to insure ongoing product quality and tool maintenance

• Assist in maintaining and cataloging spare component inventories

• Support and maintain company safety and quality programs and initiatives

• Other responsibilities as assigned

How will you get here? - 

Education:  

• High School diploma or equivalent is required

• Experience:  

• Experience in injection molding environment with a min. of 3 years in mold repair is required

• Experience as a mold maker

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  

• The ability to squat to lift and move 50+ pounds

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Must have the ability to Use a  computer, hand tools, machining tools, movable stairs, overhead crane, and safety equipment

• Communicate verbally and in writing with a good command of the English language is required

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Similar manufacturing experience in tool making/ mold setting and tool repair is preferred

• Trade Certification or equivalent years of work experience in plastics molding

• An equivalent combination of education, training or experience will be considered

**This is a rotating schedule, 4 - 12 hour day shifts/ and 3 days off; and then 3 - 12 hour days, with 4 days off.

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