Toolmaker 6am-6pm
Company: Liquibox
Location: Joliet
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary: -Toolmakers -work -to repair and maintain
plastic injection mold tools, varying from single cavity low volume
to multi-cavity high volume molds. - This routinely includes
disassembly and cleaning of complex molds, some of which can exceed
thousands of pounds in weight and require lifting by an overhead
crane to tables in the Toolroom, where intricate and often delicate
or expensive components are removed for inspection, repair, and
cleaning. - Setups to the correct plastic product configuration are
done by the Toolmaker, who works with other Toolmakers including
apprentices on jobs scheduled by priority. - Troubleshooting of
molding visual defects or dimensional issues may be done on the
bench or in the presses to determine next steps and make
corrections as needed. Some fabrication or repair may be done on
components using toolroom equipment including use of a lathe, mill,
EDM machine, grinders, etc.Essential Funcations & Responsibilities:
Inspect, build & maintain tooling & part fixtures using turning,
milling & grinding operations Perform scheduled & emergency tooling
repair, maintenance, cleaning & set-up of - - self-contained molds
Recommend changes to mold designs to improve life of the tooling
Assist in troubleshooting of tooling on production floor in the
molding machines & on the bench Understanding of hot runner tooling
function, maintenance & troubleshooting Assist in the training of
other toolmakers and apprentices Participation in plant-wide safety
efforts - safe and careful work practices always followed to
reinforce a culture of safety Support and participation in
continuous improvement activities including maintaining a clean and
organized workplace Responsiveness to customer, scheduling,
production, engineering and maintenance demands Ability to work
independently as well as on a team, and willing participation in
cross-training activities Other responsibilities and projects as
assignedExperience & Qualifications:Education: Degree or diploma
for 2-year machine trades programExperience: Two - Five years'
experience in assembly and reassembly of molds with thorough
knowledge & understanding of tooling, tool room practices, and
fabricating techniquesSpecific skills: Mechanical aptitude, ability
to accurately trouble shoot and problem solve, strong
organizational and mathematical skills. -
Keywords: Liquibox, Joliet , Toolmaker 6am-6pm, Other , Joliet, Illinois
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