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Tooling Technician - Molding (2nd Shift)
AL, USRemoteFull-time
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Performs mold maintenance, repairs, and improvements on production molds in an automotive manufacturing environment, ensuring smooth production operations.
About this role
Overview
Tooling technicians are responsible for all mold maintenance and quick response and improvement repairs to ensure production runs smoothly.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Mold preventive maintenance (light PM/full PM/cooling line cleaner, etc.)
- Immediately repair molds that develop problems during production
- Modify production molds according to Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
- Repair production molds and A/S molds
- Create and maintain post-repair reporting documents
- Maintain spare mold parts
- Maintain an organized workspace according to 3R5S standards
- Wear all necessary equipment, protective gear, or clothing
- Prompt, regular, predictable attendance
- Physical presence at work during all scheduled work hours
- Overtime and weekend work as required
- All other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 4 years of experience in Mold and Tooling in the automotive industry
- 2 years of experience in Mold and Tooling in precision machining
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques
- Knowledge of manufacturing technology and trends
- Ability to work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Completion of a relevant training course and experience as a mold technician
- Proficient in milling, lathe, grinding, laser welding, and argon welding
Working Conditions
- Traversing around production floor
- Operating hand tools
- Ascending/descending ladders
- Occasionally lifting 40-45 lbs.
- Position hours are 1:00 P.M.- 12:00 M.
- Work hours are subject to change to meet production needs
- Overtime as needed
Skills
3R5S StandardsArgon WeldingContinuous Improvement TechniquesEngineering Change Orders (ECOs)ExcelGrindingLaser WeldingLatheManufacturing TechnologyMicrosoft WordMillingMold MaintenanceMold RepairPowerPoint
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