What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mold Tooling Technician position at ARGLASS V-F1 LLC?
We are seeking a Mold & Tooling Technician to join the team in Valdosta, GA
Status of hire: Full time/direct hire
Industry: glass bottle manufacturing
Rotating Shift
Responsibilities:
The Mold Tooling Technician will be responsible for the maintenance of all mold equipment and for maintaining the integrity of the Mold process in the plant.
- Read and understand engineering tool and mold drawings and schematics
- Build and repair close tolerance tools and mold components.
- Working knowledge of the glass molding process
- Ability to operate band saws, drill press, CNC mills, manual lathes, and grinders
- Analyzes specifications, grind/fabricate and repairs molds, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures
- Read Blueprints, use Micrometers, Calipers and Comparator
- Make tooling repairs and spot tools for proper fit
- Maintain tooling systems
- Maintain assembly line fixtures and spare parts inventory
- Read blueprints & work with precise tolerances
- Trouble shooting maintenance repair and fabrication of machine parts, molds, etc.
- Test machine parts to precision tolerance and specified finishes
- Strong diagnostic skills required
- Inspect mold equipment against specifications and blueprints
- Inspect and repair new and used Mold equipment using gauges and other equipment as necessary.
- Test machine parts to precision tolerance and specified finishes
- Records findings and/or repairs on mold record card
- Notifies supervisor of defective equipment
- Sets up and operates all machines common to the trade, adjusting stops, feeds and speeds for efficient machining
- Sets up and operate all other required equipment
- Help create a dynamic, results-oriented and fulfilling company culture based on teamwork
- Promote Arglass’ culture of Flexibility, Efficiency and Sustainability in all areas of the company
- Commitment to improving operational management systems, processes, and best practices.
Requirements:
- Technical Education or equivalent work experience required
- 1 year glass experience preferred
- 5 years of experience in similar position preferred Committed to continuous learning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced and demanding position.
- Ability to analyze complex data and concisely present actionable intelligence.
- Must be organized and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Committed to continuous improvement.
- Strong team-working skills and the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional team.
- Highly organized
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good time management skills
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy
- Committed to continuous learning
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to traverse steps without assistance.
- Must be able to verbally communicate in potentially loud environments
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs unassisted.
- Must be able to get into confined spaces without difficulty
- Strong team-working skills and the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional team.
- Vision: Must be able to make visual recognition of the working environment.
- Environment: Exposures encountered such as: hazardous materials, loud noise, and extreme heat.
- Hearing: Must be able to hear team members, alarms, mechanical sounds, and sounds of personnel distress
- Essential physical requirements such as climbing, bending, reaching, standing, stooping or typing.
- Standing and walking throughout a 12-hour shift.
