Job Description

Tool Maker (Bench) - Experienced

Summary/Objective
Build and repair plastic injection molds. Teardown, inspect, cleaning, re-assemble molds.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Responsible for following Work Instructions for each mold.
2. Responsible for completing all necessary paperwork for each mold (example: incoming check in sheet, outgoing check out sheet, etc.)
3. Troubleshoot problems by critical thinking and discussing with Project Manager or Supervisor.
4. Collaborate with engineering team to solve tooling issues.
5. Clean plastic injection molds.
6. Assemble plastic injection molds.
7. Repair plastic injection molds.
8. Inspect complete components by using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges etc.)
9. Build fixtures and assembly equipment according to prints.
10. Provides instruction and guidance to apprentices.
11. Maintain clean work area

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Teamwork.
3. Customer/Client Focus.
4. Flexibility.
5. Attention to detail

Supervisory Responsibility
This is a support position.

Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to stand and walk for full shift.  Able to lift 50 lbs.  Must be able to reach and stretch with arms and hands.  Twisting and bending required.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close inspection identification of objects from a distance, color determination, peripheral detection, depth judgement, and the ability to identify details in varying conditions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Assigned work days are Monday thru Friday and scheduled hours are per scheduled shift.  Weekends as needed.

Travel
No travel requirements.

Required Education

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Preferred Experience

1. Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a tool maker.
2. Moderate computer skills.
3. Ability to perform basic math
4. Ability to interrupt customer specifications.
5. Ability to use various gages and fixtures.
6. Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
7. Superior analytical skills combined with impeccable business judgement.
8. Ability to manage multiple jobs in a highly energized and fast paced environment within a framework of constantly shifting deadlines and deliverables. 
9. Requires minimal supervision.
10. Self-motivated with the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities.
11. Flexibility to adapt to change and willing to learn and develop new skill sets as applicable.

Training
Day to day in house training to specific job requirements.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
 Pass drug screen.

AAP/EEO Statement

Applicants to and employees of the company are protected under Federal Law from discrimination on the following bases:  race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), and genetics.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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