Tooling Technician

Summary:

The Process Engineer fulfills the responsibilities of this role when vacant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the mold and Hot Runner PM schedule
• Responsible for achieving and tracking On Time Completion % PM metric
• Complete Hot Runner training - vendor to be decided at appropriate time
• Track and audit spare parts inventory
• Order spare parts based on immediate needs and inventory needs
• Execute short and long term projects assigned by management
• Disassemble and reassemble Hot Runner systems
• PM Hot Runner systems
• Inspect Hot Runner systems for damage and/or malfunction
• Diagnose heating issues on Hot Runner systems
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams for Hot Runner systems
• Ability to diagnose and repair mold defects.
• Diagnose or determine if part defect is mold or process related.
• The ability to create SOC"s for new and existing tooling if SOC"s are not available.
• Show an in-depth knowledge of advanced process troubleshooting to correct part/quality defects.
• The ability to troubleshoot, repair valve gate, hot runner, and hot runner controller issues.
• Ability to run an FAT at toolmaker.
• Work with tooling vendors to complete refurbishments, upgrades, or repairs to molds.
• Determine process parameters for new or altered molds.
• Identify what controls the molded part properties.
• Show and understanding of molded parts strand orientation and how it affects strength
• Any other duties as assigned
• Verify that the appropriate SOC is posted at each machine for the tool currently in the machine.
• Identify how different conditions affect the molding process.