Tooling Technician

1 month ago

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States Summit Polymers Inc. Full time
Summit Polymers is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of automotive interior systems . As a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, we specialize in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and trim panels. JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Technician, Tooling 3rd Shift FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

SUMMARY

This is a responsible tool room position requiring skills to repair molds, jigs, fixtures, and other tooling equipment involved in plastic injection molds and assembly of plastic products.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be physically capable of walking for the entire work shift.
  • Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly.
  • Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
  • Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
  • Adequate visual acuity to enter/revise molding press programming.
  • Must be able to meet requirements for forklift and crane license.
  • Must be capable of exerting up to 150 foot pounds on torque wrench.
  • Must be able to work around Magnetic Field

Under general supervision is responsible for the following major tasks (check those that apply):

  • Trains personnel in proper use of equipment.
  • Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments and math to build repair parts for broken molds, jigs, and fixtures.
  • Maintains adequate repair supplies such as core and ejector pins, die springs, and other material related to repairs.
  • Modifies molds, jigs, and fixtures to correct problems.
  • Inspects and verifies changes made by outside mold making vendors to assure that work performed meets standards and specifications detailed in purchase and engineering change orders.
  • Performs skilled work involving close tolerances and which is above the competence level of tool cleaner.
  • Maintains records of all repairs, modifications, and inventory performed.
  • Performs special projects and other tasks as directed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years experience in mold or tool repair, including experience with jigs and fixtures.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

  • A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 20 on the Cognitive portion). A minimum score of 80 on the Mechanical Reasoning test and 50 on Space Relations is required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

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