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Mold Technician – Injection Molding
Company | Silgan |
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Location | Tolleson, AZ, USA |
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Salary | $28 – $34 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- High school diploma and preferred additional post-secondary education, a plus
- Experience working on high cavitation hot runner molds. Wiring a hot runner system, a plus
- Able to set and start molds in presses such as Van Dorn, Husky and Cincinnati machine experience, a plus
- Must have experience in troubleshooting electrical problem with hot runner molds
- Must be able to read mold design prints
- Have good mathematical analytical skills
- Must possess strong mechanical and problem solving skills.
- Must be proficient in the use of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic tools for general maintenance functions
- Computer literacy a big plus
- Good communication such as oral, written and listening and English skills
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the lead and the Tooling engineer to refurbish and rebuild molds
- Clean and maintain molds with preventative maintenance, including dissembling and reassembly to clean components
- Must use tools and methods such as calipers, micrometers and indicators to troubleshoot or measure a mold and its components
- Troubleshoot molds, replacing components and ensuring functionality
- Troubleshoot electrical issues in the mold, mold controllers and hot runners. Must do some wiring and hot runner tips.
- Set and remove injections molds from molding machines
- Maintain inventory by tracking molds, parts and ordering supplies for the department
- Update and maintain the EAM system
Preferred Qualifications
- If you are accurate and trustworthy with a positive attitude that embraces change and continuous improvement in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Like coordinating document repairs with colleagues and coordinating and documenting repairs with vendors and the subsequent transfer of off site maintenance
- Like to work in and maintain a safe work environment