Injection Mold Tool Technician
Job Summary
The Injection Mold Tool Technician is responsible for the upkeep and repair of molds / tooling for plastic injection molding presses in the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts mold and tooling preventative maintenance and repair
- Constructs hydraulic lines and rebuild hydraulic cylinders
- Troubleshoots issues and repair, in and out of press.
- Operates a Surface grinder with in a +/- .0002” on critical details.
- Completes Preventative maintenance on plastic injection molds.
- Assists in maintaining maintenance PM records on the company computer system.
- Works on the production floor with tool in press to correct any issue to keep down time at a minimum.
- Works with little or no supervision when given clear direction.
- Works with Process Engineers to trouble shoot issues with tool or improve on.
- Repairs, fixes and implements engineering changes of molds
Must-Have Qualifications
- Toolmaker / Mold Maker Journeyman certification preferred
- Working knowledge of plastic injection molding process, plastics is required.
- PC and Windows based software experience including Microsoft Office products.
- Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Ability to communicate and work with others effectively.
- Ability to work independently and effectively perform with limited supervision.
We Value
- Associate Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Technology is preferred.
- 5+ years' experience with injection molding is preferred.
Essential Job Functions
- Able to lift at least 50 pounds
- Able to use pallet jack with 2-ton load
- Able to use portable staircase and climb to 12-foot heights
- Able to carry 20-pound/ 3 cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase
- Able to work a 6-day week, if required
- Able to stand or sit continually for 4-hours without break
- Able to use computer for two hours at a time without break
- Able to drive to local supplier, in own vehicle (with reimbursement), at short notice
- Able to travel to off-site locations, including other Phoenix global sites, for periods of up to 2-weeks.
- Must be able to speak and understand English to communicate verbally and in writing
Perks & Benefits
Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance,
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