Mold Maker

In this position you will manage all toolroom activities and you will supervise a toolroom preventative maintenance technician. You will be responsible to coordinate tooling repairs and maintenance without interrupting production schedules. Oversee training related to production tools, and mold maintenance. Assure that tooling is kept in good operational condition. Assist manufacturing with technical support and part efficiency issues, such as blocked cavities, or cycle hold-ups. Must control internal/ external repair cost while meeting the project deadline. Attend APQP meetings to support new product launch. Perform design changes, repairs or improvements to tooling as directed by Engineering and Manufacturing.

You will schedule, communicate, and track repairs when using outside vendors. Effectively communicate and schedule tool repairs with production department and shift coordinators.

Control repair costs internally and hold outside repair costs to a minimum.

Eliminate tooling related efficiency issues such as blocked cavities, quality issues, and cycle hold-ups.

Construct mold components, fixtures, and CAD drawings as needed to perform engineering changes and repairs.

Responsible to program and operate CNC, mills, surface grinders, lathe, and EDM. Effectively train tool room personnel in the proper operation of equipment.

Actively participate in ordering tool room supplies while holding inventories and variable spending to a minimum.

Required to support continuous improvement efforts and provide technical support to all departments as needed. Attend APQP meetings to review new programs and provide support for new product launches.

Responsible to oversee mold maintenance personnel, records, and our mold maintenance program offering support and training as needed. Assist the Maintenance Dept. with technical support, and repairs as needed.

Mold Maker certificate or 8 years' experience preferred
Completion of mold maker journeyman program preferred
Effectively use CAD systems in design and repairs
Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must have a good performance record
Must supply own tools