Mold Repair Technician - 1st Shift --- DIRECT HIRE/PERMANENT!

Mold Repair Technician 1st Shift

Manpower Engineering is exclusively partnering with an industry leading, established and growing company in Cuba City, WI on a highly visible and direct hire/permanent Mold Repair Technician 1st Shift position that's available due to continued growth and has strong development and advancement opportunities. The company has a very strong track record of success and the amount of new business is significant. They're a custom manufacturer of injection molded thermoplastic products, producing extremely close tolerance parts in both high and low volumes for a wide variety of industries. Our client is known for their engineering capabilities to custom design products and services per the customer's request. The company's patented technology and ability to integrate resources to innovate creative and cost-saving solutions has made them a leader in the field of custom injection molding, engineering, and tooling design. They believe in serving their customers so well they'll choose to remain customers for the long-term. If you're looking for a problem-solving partner like thata custom plastic molding company that's ready to tackle even your toughest challengeslet the company mold your success. Come and work for a company that continues to grow and flourish and where their people make a difference! People join (and stay) because of the collaborative workplace, drive for innovation, and our family-oriented culture.

Compensation: Depending on qualifications/experience, this opportunity can offer up to an hourly rate of $30.41 per hour ($63,252.80) plus paid overtime and profit sharing.

Full Benefits Package (including but not limited to): Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k match, paid vacation time and holidays, etc.

Job Description

Perform all aspects of mold repair and maintenance to ensure quality products and on time delivery to meet customer needs. Provide expertise and coordination for mold repair projects.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on injection molds; Disassemble molds for inspection, cleaning and repair.
• Analyze, diagnose and correct tooling problems on the production floor and in the Tool Room.
• Read and interpret 2D mold designs to reflect mold revisions.
• Provide input to engineering and operations regarding mold performance and preventative maintenance issues.
• Set up and operate tool room equipment, including manual and/or CNC.
• Troubleshoot and assemble manifold systems.
• Research problems with equipment and tooling and take corrective action.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Evaluate new mold performance in production.
• Maintains stock inventories by ensuring the proper levels of component parts are available at all times for tooling repair.
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Do minor maintenance on machines in tool room.
• Support the Maintenance team in plant, when needed.
• Be available to work overtime as needed.
• Adhere to all company policies regarding conduct, safety practices, and job performance.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong tool build and/or design knowledge
• Working knowledge of plastic injection molding process
• Communicate mold issues with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work in a team environment to assure mold repairs meet production schedules
• Effective problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work under minimal supervision

Strategic Planning for Growth and Success:

• Participate in-group and individual training.
• Develop and implement the company's core values and mission statement.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner while supporting and encouraging the company's safety culture.
• Determine personal strengths and delegate workload that best fits each individual.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.
• Perform all job duties with a positive, collaborative, and encouraging attitude.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree, Trade Certification or equivalent years of work experience in related business area.
• 2+ years of experience in mold repair in plastics' manufacturing environment. 5+ years of experience is a plus.