Tool & Die / Mold Tech

Tool Maker/Mold Tech Job Description

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

Our Tool & Die Technicians are involved in a variety of tasks from supporting the construction of new injection molding tools, fixtures, and components to completing various tooling repairs and revisions. Tool Room team members are also fundamental to the maintenance of existing tools and dies, as they ensure molds are inspected, cleaned, polished, and reassembled in time for their next production run.

In addition to these tasks, our Tool & Die Technicians enjoy working independently and in teams to troubleshoot mechanical mold problems. They aid in the design and creation of blueprints for mold components and related tools.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assemble and disassemble a variety of injection molding tools for general maintenance, repairs, and revisions.
• Inspect tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures for condition and conformance to tooling standards.
• Comprehend specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions.
• Visualize product to determine the materials required and machines used to fabricate parts.
• Setup and operate tool room equipment needed to build, repair, revise, and service molds, fixtures, and related tools in a correct and timely manner. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: manual and/or CNC-controlled lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Maneuver and secure machined parts and tools on a surface plate or work table.
• Fit and assemble smooth and contoured parts together and into assemblies.
• Use hand tools, machine shop gages, indicators and other measurement equipment to verify conformance
• Connect wiring and hydraulic lines for electrical and hydraulic components.
• Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Verify conformance of dimensions, alignments, and clearances of machined parts to specifications with the use of hand tools, machine shop gages, indicators, and other measurement equipment.
• Use CAD system to determine the size of components to be machined.
• Recommend design modifications regarding the construction and function of mold assemblies.
• Draw or sketch designs of concept ideas to be evaluated by other team members.
• Observe injection molding machine operation to detect tool and die malfunctions, and provide solutions to address the problems.
• Close out electronic work orders for tooling projects and enter tooling notes into the electronic database.
• Transports tools and dies between production area and tool room using a forklift.
• Operate overhead hoist/crane to position tools and dies.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

• Journeyworkers Card in Tool & Die Making with a minimum of 5 years’ experience is preferred; will consider 8 years of documented experience without a Journeyworkers Card.
• 3 to 5 years of experience using hand-operated tool room equipment with experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance.
• Knowledge of Plastic Injection Molding tool design and construction.
• Knowledge of plastic injection mold-making terminology.
• Able to read machine shop gages and indicators.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office products, CAD)
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Able to communicate effectively with team members or other employees in the organization.
• Able to define problems, collect and analyze objective data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• CNC wire and sinker experience is a plus.
• Welding experience is a plus.

​​​​​​​Abilities:

• Near Vision
• Visualization
• Oral Comprehension & Expression
• Reading Comprehension - The ability to read and interpret documents including blueprints, tool drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
• Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. 
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.