Tool Cleaner | 1st Shift

SMC Ltd. is a global healthcare contract manufacturing partner serving the Medical Device, Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical, and Drug Delivery industries. With manufacturing locations across the United States, Costa Rica, India, and the United Kingdom, we help customers bring breakthrough healthcare products to market and scale them for commercial success.

Our expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, including design and engineering, thermoplastic and medical micro molding, liquid silicone injection molding (LIM), fill finish, combination devices, complete device assembly, validation, packaging and labeling, supply chain management, quality systems, and program management.

What sets SMC apart is our ability to combine world-class manufacturing capabilities with responsive, hands‑on partnerships. Our teams work directly with customers to solve complex challenges, accelerate innovation, and deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions to patients around the world.

The Tool Cleaner is responsible for the cleaning, preventative maintenance, inspection, assembly, and organization of injection molds and mold components. This position plays a critical role in supporting mold readiness, equipment reliability, and overall manufacturing performance by ensuring molds are cleaned, maintained, and prepared for production in a safe and efficient manner.

• Safely disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble injection molds according to established procedures.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on molds and mold components.
• Identify worn, damaged, or missing mold components and communicate findings to Toolmakers, Tooling Engineers, or Tool Room leadership.
• Document mold conditions, maintenance findings, and completed work within company systems.
• Operate ultrasonic cleaners, dry ice blasting equipment, and other approved mold cleaning equipment.
• Maintain mold identification, tagging, and tracking systems.
• Prepare molds and mold components for shipment to outside vendors and receive returned components.
• Transport molds safely between the Tool Room, molding departments, storage locations, and shipping areas using approved lifting and material handling equipment.
• Maintain inventory levels of cleaning supplies, lubricants, and consumable materials.
• Assist Toolmakers with basic mold maintenance and assembly activities as assigned.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.
• Follow all company safety policies, ISO procedures, GMP requirements, and OSHA regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on mold maintenance efficiency, quality, and workplace organization.
• Identifies and labels configuration of mold components for proper assembly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma / GED and a minimum of one year of experience in the plastics industry
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated team player with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.

• Previous Tool Room, mold maintenance experience.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to enter information into maintenance or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Bend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, lift or otherwise move frequently for extended periods
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. frequently, or more occasionally
• Walk, stand or otherwise move about continuously
• Exposure to machine shop physical hazards including chemicals which may require respiratory protection
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