Job Description
As a Mold Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining molds, machines and auxiliary equipment to meet quality and customer requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
· Providing support for the transfer/installation of new molds, resins and machinery
· Clean, repair and overhaul Hot Runner Systems, molds, components, machines and auxiliary equipment to manage cycle times, quality and reliability requirements
· Prepare molds, bases and inserts to meet changeover schedules
· Ability to complete PM protocols using our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
· Startup, shutdown and operate injection molding machines
· Support the development of new and existing apprentices and technical specialists
· Provide verbal updates, status of work, technical problems and their solutions to colleagues during shift change meetings
· Participates in special projects as required
· Provide absentee coverage for existing Process Specialists and Mold Technicians
· Follow and maintain an environmental health and safe work environment conditions by complying with all Hanon Systems Integrated Management System procedures, standards, and regulations.
Years of Experience
· The ideal candidate will have a minimum 3 years of relevant injection molding mold, machine and auxiliary equipment repair experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Degree Preferred
· High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required
· Completion of a DOL approved apprenticeship program emphasizing plastics manufacturing technology or tool and die program is preferred
· 2 year degree in a Manufacturing or Engineering related field is a plus
Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications
· Knowledge of mold repair, overhaul, modification and preventive maintenance activities
· Knowledge of hot runner systems repair and setup
· Knowledge of plastics technology including screws and barrels, molding material delivery systems, temperature control units, grinders, dryers, separators and their applications
· Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and power transmission systems
· Knowledge of mold design as well as associated drawings and specifications that define and describe their function and operation
· Can use computers, programs and their applications as needed
· Technical Skills – Precision Measuring, Blueprint Reading, use of department tools and equipment including material handling equipment, English/Metric conversion
Special Requirements (i.e. Overtime, Travel, etc.)
· Flexibility to work overtime including weekends
· Minimum US and International travel required
Pay: From $28.07 per hour
Work Location: In person
