Equipment Maintenance Tech; Tool

The primary purpose of the Equipment Maintenance Technician (Tool) is to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations by performing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities on injection molds, tooling components, and associated Tool Room equipment. This role develops technical capability in tooling repair, mold maintenance, machining processes, and equipment reliability while contributing to continuous improvement, safety, quality, and operational excellence within a plastics manufacturing environment.

Key Accountabilities & Tasks

• Perform preventative maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of injection molds and tooling components
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble molds according to established procedures
• Operate Tool Room equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, and related machinery
• Troubleshoot tooling-related issues impacting production, quality, or mold performance
• Perform basic machining, fitting, polishing, and component fabrication activities
• Support mold changeovers and tooling preparation activities
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Complete maintenance documentation and work orders accurately within CMMS systems
• Maintain compliance with all safety requirements including LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, and safe work practices
• Participate in continuous improvement activities including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and root cause problem solving
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient Tool Room environment

• Diagnosing tooling failures and wear patterns that impact quality or machine performance
• Identifying root causes of recurring mold and tooling issues
• Prioritizing repair activities to minimize production downtime
• Maintaining tooling performance while balancing production schedules and maintenance requirements
• Safely executing repairs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Works under general supervision of the Tool Room Manager and senior Tool Technicians. Receives work assignments, maintenance schedules, and project direction from leadership. Provides support and technical coordination with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.

Demonstrates a strong safety mindset and commitment to Zero Harm. Applies integrity and accountability in completing work and reporting concerns. Builds collaborative relationships across production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams. Demonstrates a customer-focused mindset by supporting internal manufacturing operations. Shows a willingness to learn and develop technical expertise in tooling and maintenance practices. Demonstrates problem-solving abilities and sound judgment. Maintains reliability and consistency in attendance, quality, and work performance.

Communicates clearly, professionally, and respectfully. Supports a continuous improvement culture through participation in Lean, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical training in Tool & Die, Machining, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred
• 0-3 years of manufacturing, tooling, maintenance, machining, or Tool Room experience preferred
• Plastics injection molding and Mold maintenance experience strongly preferred

Ability to work at heights when necessary Ability to work in confined spaces as required Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required Ability to safely operate Tool Room machinery and equipment following training and qualification May be required to…