Tool Maker

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

SUMMARY

Involved in repairing existing plastic injection molds and components, able to proficiently program in CAM/CAD software (NX/Solidworks), and manipulate as needed. Able to run CNC/NC and all related tool room equipment effectively. Support the production operation by providing immediate response to all breakdowns to minimize downtime. Provide technical guidance to apprentices, machinists, mold maintenance, and production technician personnel as needed.

• Under minimal supervision, plan, lay out and perform all bench, machine and finishing operations required to alter and condition intricately designed and constructed plastic injection molding dies and related fixtures.
• Ability to proficiently program and design edit in CAD/CAM - NX/Solidworks.
• Perform difficult machine set‑ups and operations that require improvising of tools and machines for adaptation beyond the normal range and capacities of available equipment.
• Support the production operations and work with mold maintenance to minimize downtime on the production floor.
• Work from special instructions to either maintain or alter molds to achieve improvements to the original design.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in solving problems with plastic injection moldings, mechanical maintenance systems and related equipment.
• Work with outside vendors to process welding, polishing, plating and other services as needed.
• Verify conformance of finished work‑piece to specifications, fit and assemble parts into complete assemblies, verify dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Perform routine and customary material handling and housekeeping associated with the job.
• Experience with multiple types of hot runner systems – Husky a plus.
• Read blueprints.
• Basic understanding of PCs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Food Safety.
• All employees are required to understand and follow all Quality Food Safety Management System (QFSMS) policies and procedures. In addition, employees are responsible for reporting problems with the QFSMS to a supervisor or manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions
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High School Diploma or equivalent is the…

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the Performance Of Essential Job Duties With, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

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