Tooling Technician IV

• Manage mould PM schedule
• Responsible for achieving and tracking On Time Completion % PM metric
• Track and audit spare parts inventory
• Order spare parts based on immediate needs and inventory needs
• Execute short- and long-term projects assigned by management
• Disassemble and reassemble Hot Runner, valve gate, and mould systems
• PM Hot Runner systems
• Inspect Hot Runner systems for damage and/or malfunction
• Understand and rebuild valve gate systems
• Diagnose heating issues on Hot Runner systems
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams for Hot Runner systems
• Ability to diagnose and repair mould defects
• Diagnose or determine if part defect is mould or process related
• The ability to create SOC’s for new and existing tooling if SOC’s are not available
• Show an in-depth knowledge of advanced process troubleshooting to correct part/quality defects
• The ability to troubleshoot, repair valve gate, hot runner, and hot runner controller issues
• Ability to run an FAT at toolmaker
• Work with tooling vendors to complete refurbishments, upgrades, or repairs to moulds
• Determine process parameters for new or altered moulds
• Train Level 1, 2 and 3 mould and tooling techs
• Identify what controls the moulded part properties
• Show and understanding of moulded parts strand orientation and how it affects strength
• Verify that the appropriate SOC is posted at each machine for the tool currently in the machine
• Any other duties as assigned
• Any other duties assigned by management

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 to 10+ years of injection tooling experience required
• Ability to maintain good, positive, cordial working relationships with all personnel
• Ability to work with others in a way that elicits their cooperation and support
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and information
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations
• Basic computer skills required
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, good manufacturing practices and team development
• Good organizational skills
• Paulson Training Preferred
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Frequently standing, walking and sitting
• Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle machinery
• Frequently bend, stoop and reach
• Visual Acuity (VA)
• Completion of Paulson Training, Practical Injection Molding Basic section with an 80% or higher grade
• Must be able to demonstrate and show an understanding of the Paulson PIM Basic training skills in a production environment
• Proper identification of the different parts and types of injection molding machines and how they work
• Proper identification of the parts of an injection mold and how they work
• Identify how different conditions affect the molding process

Paulson Training Preferred

• Day 1 Benefits Enrollment
• Retirement 401K Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement