Lead Toolmaker

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble plastic injection molds.
• Troubleshoot molds/recorded QC problems.
• Part fabrication and machine work-milling, turning, grinding and polishing.
• Cleaning and inspection of all related parts.
• Replacement of parts due to wear or modification.
• Measurement of parts and components to print.
• Electrical testing of hot runner manifolds.
• General machine work.

• Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience
  • Five to Ten years of experience in tool making/tool maintenance
  • Must be a class 1 machinist/tool maker
  • Experience in plastic Injection Molds and hot runners

• Good listener
• Set up molding machines
• Process molding equipment
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to adapt and accept changes
• Basic math skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to keep and cool head and attitude under adverse conditions

• Performs moderate manual labor for extended periods
• Walks and climbs stairs
• Stands for extended periods
• Wears required equipment such as lab coat, hair net and the like.
• Independently and repeatedly lifts, moves and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds; and occasionally assists others in lifting, moving and carrying objects weighing more than 40 pounds
• Makes judgments related to the job, job tasks, and safety of self and others while working
• Participates in and complies with all occupational safety programs sponsored by APTAR, but not limited to, training programs, drug & alcohol testing, hearing tests, vision tests and the like.