Injection Mold Repair

2 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, United States Kendrick Plastics Full time

**3rd shift**

**$.80 shift premium**

**Job Summary**

Maintains all injection molds in a ready to run condition through maintenance programs and maintains and updates mold repair room supplies.

**Main Responsibilities**

Perform injection mold preventative maintenance on all molds

Follows and maintains the preventive and predictive maintenance program.

Turn in weekly activity sheet inside of PLEX PM system.

Verify molds that have been recently PM’d for production are completed correctly and signed off. Following the tag system for visual understanding of mold status.

Check molds running for visible problems that could cause mold damage and production downtime.

Provide press side support as needed.

Reviewing incoming corrective action reports and work with toolmakers performing mold repair and maintenance tasks.

New Molds: a mold, which does not produce the desired part, may need to be repaired, reworked, or realigned. Documenting arrival and informing the technical group.

Provide complete, concise instructions when returning a mold to the mold maker, including marked-up parts.

Keep the management informed to allow for a new sample run when the mold is returned.

Assist in any other mold-related activities.

Follow the safety rules, report safety problems and all injuries, regardless of severity.
- Ensure plant safety and 5S housekeeping standards are maintained.
- Timely and accurate completion of required paperwork.
- Attend required training.
- Attend pre-shift and other scheduled meetings.
- Provide training to other employees when necessary.
- All other duties as assigned.

**About Kendrick Plastics**

Kendrick Plastics is a leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of interior decorative trim components and assemblies to the automotive industry. We are customer-centric, high integrity team working to continually improve and grow our organization. We design, engineer, and manufacture world-class products by uniquely blending innovation with discipline. Kendrick strives to continually be the first choice for our customers.

We are a passionate seasoned team of design, engineering, and manufacturing experts. Beyond our technical profiles, you’ll find a group of hard-working professionals that know great success is achieved when teams are rooted in trust and collaboration. We believe when team members are encouraged to be authentic, they offer their best ideas. It’s this combination of industry experience and our continuous drive for innovation that defines the Kendrick team.

Pay: $25.39 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

**Experience**:

- Mechanical knowledge: 5 years (required)
- Plastics injection molding: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person



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