Mold Technician

We are seeking a skilled Mold Technician to join our team at Rehrig Pacific Company. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, tooling changeovers, and mold repairs on injection molds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform weekly and monthly Preventive Maintenance procedures to ensure all molds are maintained to company standards.
• Perform in-press mold Preventative Maintenance per schedule.
• Repair injection molds to ensure maximum potential, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic tool and die repair.
• Troubleshoot issues, both in and out of the press, and determine root cause.
• Maintain molding surfaces to proper surface finish to ensure proper part release.
• Read blueprints to machine individual mold components as needed.
• Setup of CNC mills, standard mills, and lathes to machine mold components.
• Disassemble molds and hot runners for periodic maintenance and repairs.
• Teach new skills to other members of the department/plant.
• Perform work by following all safety and quality standards.
• Complete all documentation accurately and as required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in injection molding.
• Proficient in repairs of hot runner systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in the use of lathe, mill, CNC, cranes, and rigging.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic machining skills.
• Forklift certified.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Familiar with hot runner systems, especially valve gate systems.
• Experience with large molds, 40,000 to 90,000 lbs.
• Familiar with stack molds.
• Basic knowledge of electrical wiring required for proximity sensors and limit switches.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic functions.
• Basic knowledge of mold building materials, surface finishes, tolerances, and design principals.
• Ability to function well within a team setting.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.