Tool Maker

About UsWith 80 years of history,Tigre is a Brazilian multinational company with a strong global presence, a leader in solutions for civil construction. The company offers a broad product portfolio that grows each year.

We are driven bytaking care of the water to transform people's quality of life. We are the company that takes the experience with water beyond the construction site, by offering the best solutions available.

The Tigre Group is present in the following segments: plumbing, electrical, drainage, bathroom accessories, infrastructure, industrial, irrigation, painting tools, sanitary faucets, and treatment solutions for water and effluents.

Summary Responsible for maintaining all injection molding machines tools, auxiliary mold equipment, mold storage,mold repair equipment, repair supplies and design modifications. Tooling technician ensures that repairs and setups are completed in a safely manner.

Primary Responsibilities Maintain molds in good repair, including checking/lubricating as scheduled/needed

Trouble-shoot all mold-related problems, identify damage or wear issues within an injection moldand make corrections; differentiate between process-related problems, mold-related problems and machine related problems

Repair and make modifications to molds

Capability to repair and/or fabricate cores, cavities and various other components of an injection mold

Work closely with process technicians and setup technicians to verify mold installation and operations is accurate

Perform preventative maintenance of injection molds by conducting planned mold inspectionwhich includes the disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of intricate mold tooling

Manage spare mold tooling part inventory

Verify mold tooling dimensional conformance to print tolerances using component and reliablemeasurement techniques

Read and interpret manuals and documents

Skillfully operate and manufacture custom parts using mill, drill press, lathe, mill, grinder and othershop equipment

Help coordinate external services

Assemble special tools and fixtures

Help with internal tooling

Assist production as a set-up mechanic or machine operator/grinder as needed

Perform duties such as maintain reports/files, prepare reports, order supplies and parts asneeded

Ability to operate equipment; operate overhead crane

Work within existing parameters of designed equipment

Note unsafe conditions/practices and report same to Production Manager Meet performance goals agreed on Maintain a clean work area Maintain safety standards within the mold repair and storage area Follow all department and company-wide safety policies and procedures

Communicate effectively and professionally with superiors and co-workers in a team environment

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job Other duties as assigned

Position Specifications and Requirements High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school degree and/or 2-3 years equivalent experience required

Minimum 5 years of experience with hands on in Mold maintenance and making modifications tomolds

Journeyman tool and die certificate required

Significant knowledge of the injection molding process and equipment, PVC and/or CPVC materialcharacteristics

Ability to understand, read, write English, Bi-Lingual in Spanish would be a plus Excellent mechanical/electrical aptitude and ability to adapt and learn

Ability to Negotiate with vendors

High math aptitude

Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English Good organizational skills

Proven ability to be; creative, and a problem solver

Must work well with or without supervision

Ability to use drill press, lathe and mills

Excellent organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to understand implications of new information for both present and future problem-solving and decision making options

Ability to work as part of a team Physical and Mental Demands Standing/sitting – Standing with continuous movement for up to 12 hours

Lifting/Carrying – Push, pull and/or lift up to 100 pounds frequently

Bending/Reaching – Frequent bending and reaching with full extension of arms overhead

Walking/Climbing – Frequent walking, occasional…