Tooling Technician

JOB SUMMARY Ensure internal and external mold preventive maintenance and repairs are performed within standards, safety and budget. Measure and document efficiencies and effectiveness of injection molding tool maintenance, repair and retrofits. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Perform mold preventive maintenance on injection molds.• Perform basic mold repairs as directed by supervisor, including ejector pins and cores. • Coordinate external repairs and preventive maintenance.• Root cause analysis for mold repairs • Promote a safe and 5S working environment.• Promote continuous improvements.• Adhere to Process Map Documented JDPM-001-A. TEAM / INTERPERSONAL SKILLS / VALUES: Embraces and follows Medway Policies and Procedures and Work & Safety Rules Creates an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding Creates an energizing work environment that supports Medway's High Performance Culture while ensuring an efficient and flexible organization Takes initiative to accomplish results, approved goals and/or expectations Serves as a role model for all Employees Is a part of the Team and demonstrates enthusiasm and pride in Medway Plastics QUALIFICATIONS • Education: High School diploma/GED is required• 2-3 years of experience with plastic injection molds• Understand and possess the skills to machine, bench, fit and spot.• Experience with mills, Bridgeport's, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and saws• Proficient bench repair, assembly, machinery, drawings, design, welding and heat treating.• Good communication and problem-solving skills• Self-starter and self-motivated• Must be able to perform tool evaluations• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word• Must have a valid Driver License to operator a forklift WORKING CONDIITONS • Regular exposure to dust, fumes, odors and warm working temperatures• Must be able to walk behind machines; i.e. in narrow places ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Manual dexterity • Ability to read written English.• Ability to express oneself verbally in English with clarity on a face-to-face basis.• Ability to hear in one or both ears so that verbal communication can be received, understood, and acted upon either face to face or over an overhead paging system.• Ability of olfactory nerves to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to origin and level of intensity, and to tolerate potentially obnoxious smells.• Ability to control and utilize fingers in a dexterous and coordinated manner for such activities as writing, typing, keyboarding, etc. • Ability to stretch body and extend arms to place or secure objects at a distance above, to the side of, or below the normal standing level.• Ability to exert a reasonable paced mobility from one point to another within a generally accepted time frame, and recognize the conditions of the environment as narrowness, clutter, slickness, etc.• Ability to move and control one's torso so items can be picked up from the floor or from a lower surface level.• Ability to flex legs at the knees and move the upper body forward and down.• Ability to flex legs at the knees to lower body position.• Ability to flex legs at the knee so that individual can lower the body coming to rest on one or both knees.• Ability to use body parts, usually arms and hands (occasionally shoulders and back) to elevate an object weighing more than 50 lbs. above its previous surface level.• Ability to ascend steps, ladders, and other vertical and semi-vertical surfaces to reach a higher level. SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. DIRECT REPORTS None ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have read, understand and am willing and able to perform all of the above duties and responsibilities, Essential Functions, and have read the attached process map JDPM-001-A. I recognize that Management reserves the right to change this Job Description, my duties / responsibilities, and/or the requirements of my job at any point in time. Further, I understand that this Job Description is not a contract and that nothing contained herein will change my status as an At-Will Employee.