Plastic Injection Mold Repair Technician

Seeking Experienced Tooling & Repair Technician

Are you a seasoned mold maker who thrives on precision? We are looking for a highly skilled Tool/Mold Repair Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex plastic injection molds.

• Tool Maintenance & Repair:
  Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot tooling issues, and execution of minor engineering changes to optimize mold performance.
• Machining & Fabrication:
  Utilize CNC, EDM, mills, and other standard machining equipment to repair or modify mold components.
• Heavy Lifting Logistics:
  Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move, flip, and set large injection molds.
• Collaboration & Analytics:
  Partner with Process and Plant Engineers to implement process improvements and participate in formal root-cause analysis (8
  
  Ds).
• Documentation & Inventory:
  Maintain meticulous records of all tool repairs/changes and ensure proper inventory levels of critical replacement components.
• Safety & Housekeeping:
  Adhere strictly to OSHA safety guidelines and maintain an immaculate, organized work area.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with plastic injection molds AND a minimum of 7 years of total experience in mold making and repair.
• Proven technical training and hands‑on experience operating CNC, EDM, and Manual Mills.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting tooling prints, as well as hydraulic and electrical circuit diagrams.
• Adept and certified/experienced in operating overhead cranes and forklift trucks.
• Ability to stand for long periods, work comfortably around moving mechanical parts, and lift/move up to 45 lbs.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with plastic injection molds and a minimum of 7 years' experience in mold making/repair.
• Experience in operating various machinery equipment including adept use of an overhead crane.
• Ability to read tooling prints, hydraulic and electrical circuit prints, and diagrams.
• Must have technical training and/or experience on CNC, EDM, and Mill.
• Must have their own toolbox and an assortment of mold making and repair tools.

• Maintain tools in optimal operating condition.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities.
• Perform minor engineering changes.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing tools.
• Assist Supervisor in training associates in the proper care and use of tools.
• Assure proper inventory levels of required replacement parts for all tools.
• Follow all prescribed internal tooling procedures.
• Assist Process Engineers, Plant Engineers, and the Tech Center in implementing process improvement changes.
• Participate in corresponding root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in work area.
• Participate in team problem-solving activities (i.e., 8
  
  Ds, communication meetings, etc.).
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all tool repairs and changes.
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Responsible for following all USF policies and procedures.

• Wearing steel toe shoes.
• Working in a non-temperature controlled environment.
• Manual lifting up to 45lbs.
• Standing for 7 hours at one time.
• Working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week.

• Plastic Injection Molds (3 years of experience is required).
• Mold Making / Repair (4 years of experience is required).
• Overhead Crane (1 year of experience is preferred).
• Blueprints and Diagrams (3 years of experience is preferred).
• Electrical Circuit Diagrams (3 years of experience is preferred).
• Hydraulic Diagrams (3 years of experience is preferred).
• CNC (2 years of experience is preferred).
• EDM (1 year of experience is preferred).
• Milling (1 year of experience is preferred).
• Forklift (1 year of experience is preferred).
• TIG welding (1 year of experience is required).
• Laser Welding (1 year of experience is preferred).
• Hand Grinding (1 year of experience is preferred).

• Years of experience: 4 years.
• Experience level:
  Experienced.

• Experienced.
• 4 years.

• High School.

salary: $79,040 - $93,860 per year

shift:
Second

work hours: 3 PM - 11 PM

education:
High School

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. in addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.