Tool & Die Specialist

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TOOL & DIE SPECIALIST

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X is seeking a motivated Tool and Die Specialist to assist in the commissioning, planned maintenance, and repairs of its internal injection molding, die-casting, and stamping tools. This individual will be working with cross-functional teams and bridging gaps between production and maintenance operations. Excellent tool and die skills are crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in similar environments within the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Maintenance, repair, and modification of molds for plastic injection and die casting of various sizes

* Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly of molds in a safe, efficient, and timely manner

* Repair and/or fabricate cores, cavities, and various other components

* Hand work repairs to part details, parting lines, lifters, slides, polished cavities, texture, venting, and spotting

* Support production and maintenance with troubleshooting

* Create and maintain mold spare parts lists

* Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in manufacturing defects and productivity concerns

* Support design engineering to evaluate feasibility and implementation of tooling changes to accommodate part change

* Assist process engineering with part processing and troubleshooting for ongoing scrap reduction, cycle time reduction and downtime reduction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school diploma or equivalency certificate

* 3+ years of hands-on technician experience with tool maintenance and/or repair with plastic injection molds

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* 1+ years of welding experience

* 5+ years of hands-on technician experience with tool and die maintenance and/or repair

* 1+ years of TIG welding experience on tool steels

* 1+ years of machining experience for minor mold component repair/replacement

* Demonstrated experience in production mold maintenance, producing high-volume parts

* Basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair (i.e., hot runner system, slide or core action limit switches, sequential valve gate cylinders)

* Experience with interpretation of dimensional inspection results (check fixtures, CMM or vision systems)

* Professional experience with laser welding, preferably with expertise working with steel

* Professional experience with tool(s) polishing

* Professional experience with texturing/graining tools

* 3+ years of professional experience with CNC machining of tool/die components

* Professional experience within manufacturing on new product launch process

* Strong analytic problem-solving skills

* Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail

* Work efficiently and productively in independent and team settings

* Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills

* Familiarity/experience with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position

* Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hour

Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hour

Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package  may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

* To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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