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Plastic Injection Toolroom Technician
$1,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS (Direct Hire)
- Ability to troubleshoot various issues on plastic components (Gas traps, voids, weld lines, pin push, etc.)
- Disassembles and assembles molds, analyzes and solves basic mold problems including flashing conditions, galling, venting, cooling problems, Assembles, repairs, inspects, cleans and polishes molds using skill and care while handling
- Understand blueprints, sketches, general instructions to disassemble, inspect, repair, and assemble plastic injection molds
- Perform highly critical assembly operations, refitting, re-venting or making adjustments as necessary to the mold to achieve designed objectives
- Answers technical questions from Manufacturing departments as required
- Maintains equipment maintenance, and repair history records, details of work performed, parts replaced, and the labor hours, as required
- Operate machine shop equipment (Mill, Surface grinder, Lathe)
- EDM, CNC, Welding experience is a plus.
- Constructs and repairs machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs or dies for use within the company
- Ability to solves problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process
- Provide guidance and training to lower-level technicians
- Performs mold repair work on cavities and cores due to damage or wear
- Trouble shoot and repair all brands of Hot runner systems
- Completes Engineering changes and revisions to molds
- Manufactures new or repairs existing mold components as required
- Interprets drawings and evaluates machining methods on assignments requiring instructions from Toolroom Supervisor on intricate machining setups
- Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions
- Recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on “machine-ability” or fabrication problems encountered
- Stones and polishes mold components
- High School Diploma/GED and 3 – 4 years as Toolmaker Level I or equivalent experience
- Must be familiar with electrical and hydraulic circuits using diagrams, blueprints, and electrical circuit test meters and methods
- Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints
- Ability to perform basic math and interpret and executive work instructions
About the Company
Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.
Lasko’s Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment. The company’s success is based on 5 Core Values:
- Be Bold:
- Challenge the status quo
- Courageously pursue the impossible
- Reject mediocrity
- Be Together
- Work together for success
- Drive trust and candor with each other
- Prioritize "We" before "I"
- Be A Leader
- Lead with personal conviction
- Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
- Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
- Be Accountable
- Consistently deliver to our customers
- Embrace commitments as a contract
- Take pride in our actions
- Be The Change
- Demonstrate a passion to win
- Make a difference at work in our communities
- Step forward and take initiative
The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.
Geographic Reach
Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.
Diversity & Inclusion
Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.
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