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Mold Technician – Injection Molding

Mold Technician – Injection Molding

CompanySilgan
LocationTolleson, AZ, USA
Salary$28 – $34
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

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