What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mold Maintenance Technician position at Lifetime Products, Inc.?
Lifetime Products, Inc., has applied innovation and cutting-edge technology in plastics and metals to create a family of affordable lifestyle products that feature superior strength and durability. As the world's leading manufacturer of folding tables, chairs, and basketball systems, Lifetime also manufactures storage sheds, kayaks, paddle boards, and playsets.
SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) team members are primarily responsible for changing out molds, tooling, and set up on blow molding and injection molding machines. The SMED team works in a fast paced environment using forklifts, hand tools, and other custom tools. Must be extremely conscientious of safety.
1st Shift Openings
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):
- Change molds and or tooling on Blow mold and Injection mold machines.
- Organizes tooling, cleans and stores tooling for easy access.
- Keeps tool box and tooling cart clean and organized.
- Perform and track preventative maintenance on molds and tooling.
- Makes and helps implement recommendations for improved performance.
- Tracks and reviews mold change performance.
- Must have the ability to work at a fast pace, with some overtime, and Saturdays.
- Must have mechanical skills
- Knowledge of the tools used, what they are called and how to use them
- Safety and cleanliness awareness and practice
- Ability to work at heights
- Advance knowledge of a mold and tooling change, a plus
- Knowledge of the mold set up; hydraulic lines, air lines, water, etc.
- Any duties as assigned
- Follow and enforce all safety rules and policies
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid TN Driver's License with a clean driving record
- Forklift experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude, high attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
- Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, working with molds, dies, and tooling
- Must be able to work well with a team and communicate effectively
- Ability to adapt to change with a positive attitude
- Must be extremely dependable and reliable with a good performance and attendance history
Lifetime Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Paid time off, profit sharing program, medical and life insurance, vision, dental, disability, and 401(k).
Salary : $19 - $20
