Tool Room Technician

Commercial Plastics seeks a full-time Tool Room Technician on 1st Shift for our manufacturing facility in Waverly, NE. We are experiencing a tremendous amount of growth in our Waverly, NE Facility. We are an injection molding company that services the Food, Consumer Goods, Dispensers, and Appliance industries. A career with Commercial Plastics is full of opportunity to teach and learn from your colleagues, you will have plenty of chances to grow professionally. You will also enjoy a friendly, clean, and encouraging workplace, you will not just be another employee – you will be an integral member of the Team.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Maintain, modify and repair tools/molds

• Capable of shutting down presses and starting them back up after daily Preventative Maintenance (PM) completion of in press

• Prepare tools for production according to schedule requests

• Document departmental activities using in house with IQMS software (PM Module)

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Work as a team member with all departments and encourage others to do the same

  • Set up and operate a wide range of machines

  • Applies experience and knowledge to accurately measure, determine dimensions, develop a sequence of operations, and setup and run machinery to manufacture and repair components

  • Analyze, diagnose, and correct tooling problems on the production floor and in the Tool Room

  • Test operation of molds to ensure functionality, conferring with engineering and production personnel as necessary to ensure they are fit for use

  • Take preventive measures for keeping the tools and molding surfaces safe and free of damage, including instructing production personnel on the correct handling procedures

  • Maintain tool room stock, operating manuals, mold drawings, mold and component locations, and mold maintenance records

  • Maintain good housekeeping and machine shop practices

  • Any other duties as assigned

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Weld various metals and examine welds for meeting specifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-year degree required (preferably in Tool & Die, Machine Tool, or other related field)

  • 1-5 years Mold Making and processing capabilities in injection molding

  • Knowledge of metalworking processes

  • Knowledge of mechanical drawing, tool design, and blueprint reading

  • Good communicator and team member

  • Must have the ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instruction in English

• Able to complete reporting requirements as assigned

• Good attendance and punctuality are essential

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work in a fast paced environment

• Reaching, bending and squatting multiple times per day

  • Work while standing for long periods of time

  • Lifting objects up to 30 pounds

• Ability to work in an environment that is not climate controlled

• Must be able to work over 8 hours, if needed and weekends if necessary

JOB PERKS:

• Benefits including 401(k), medical, dental and vision

• Opportunity to learn and growth within the company

• Work in a friendly, clean and encouraging workplace

• Clean, climate controlled work environment

• And more

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to wear steel-toed shoes, eye and hearing protection when on the production floor.

Commercial Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.