Mold Maintenance Technician Job Rockford area,Illinois USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position Summary:

The Mold Maintenance Technician keeps injection molds in working order so production can run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Key Responsibilities

Disassemble, clean, inspect, lubricate, repair and reassemble injection molds
Work with Process Technicians and team to diagnose/troubleshoot problems
Assist with maintaining spare part inventory
Detailed documentation of completed work orders
Safely operate overhead crane to position molds
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of tool life and work environment
Requires lifting/pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 60 pounds
Ability to perform duties without supervision
Communicate effectively and professionally with all team members
Comply with all written and verbal safety procedures
Comply with our protective personal equipment policy
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Ability to use 3D software to review mold designs/components (preferred)
Performs other duties as assigned to support production, quality, safety, and operational needs.

Safety, Housekeeping & Teamwork

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times.
Participate in internal quality audits or meetings as required.
Communicate effectively with teams and supervisors regarding quality, production flow, and issues requiring attention.
Support continuous improvement efforts within the Plastics Department.
Serve as a primary resource for new and existing team members, providing guidance, answering questions and reinforcing safe work practices.
Act as a designated job shadowing partner for new employees; ensuring proper application of procedures and safety standards.

Education, Training &

Experience:

Education equivalent to vocation or high school diploma
Solid understanding of plastic injection mold maintenance
Understanding of injection mold hot runner system maintenance (preferred)
Understanding of high volume, high cavity injection molds (preferred)

special equipment or other requirements

Ability to use precision hand tools and measuring equipment
Ability to use grinders, mills and lathes
Ability to polish molding surfaces on steel

Relationships:

Tool Room, Mold Set-Up, Machine Maintenance, Electricians, Engineering, R&D

Supervisory RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Supervised By: Plastics Tooling/Project Manager

Education, Training &

Experience:

Education equivalent to vocational or high school diploma.

Experience with and/or a solid understanding of plastic injection molds and auxiliary automation equipment.

Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.