What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Maintenance Set Up - Weekend Shift position at Le Sueur Inc.?
The Position:
The Tool Maintenance/Setup Technician is responsible for disassembling, polishing, cleaning, and replacing inserts in tools, as well as reassembling them and setting them up in various molding machines.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Installs tools, set up auxiliary equipment and supplies, operates equipment and processes using ergonomic guidelines and best practices. Remove tools, auxiliary equipment and supplies using ergonomic guidelines and best practices.
- Starts up equipment and produces acceptable product with the use of provided documentation to shutdown per best practices and procedures.
- Interprets, identifies, and records information on job documents.
- Performs measurement of required dimensions. Maintains adjustments to equipment, tools, and workstations. Corrects the product and processes to meet quality standards.
- Completes all job-related documentation accurately and ensures it remains current and properly maintained.
- Possesses expertise in the tool insert polishing process and effectively applies products to achieve the required surface finishes on tool steel, proficiently operates all tool insert polishing equipment with a high level of competency.
- Works independently in project planning and executing the completion of tool insert PM.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems related to tool cycling and tool function in various molding machines.
- Completes miscellaneous tasks as assigned in support of the larger organization and production goals.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area. Wears required Personal Protective Equipment. Performs duties in a safe manner and observes approved safety procedures. Communicates potential hazards immediately to supervisor.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Minimum: High School diploma and 1-2 years of experience within a manufacturing environment. Ability to demonstrate problem solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Ability to perform repetitive pushing and sliding of tool plates and tool inserts. This position requires repetitive hand, wrist, and grasping of objects with fingers for extended periods of time.
Preferred: 2-3 years of experience working as a tool technician within a manufacturing environment.
Functional Requirements
Routinely able to:
- Manually lift and move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch, and bend
- Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck
- Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
- Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
- See, inspect, handle and evaluate product quality
- Read and understand written English language work instructions
- Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions
- Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights
- Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
- Protective Footwear
- Hearing Protection
- Protective Eyewear
- Gloves
- Additional PPE may as required by specific tasks
Industry Leading Benefits:
- Generous medical/dental insurance plan
- Flexible PTO/UTO policy
- 401k with company match
- Company-paid Short-term disability
- Employee assistance plan
- Career advancement
- Formal leadership development
- Education reimbursement program
- Recognition and awards
- Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)
