Mold Maintenance Technician

Job Description

 

Position:  Mold Maintenance Technician                              Department:  Knapp

Reports to:  Tool Room Foreman                                          FLSA Status: Hourly

Summary of Position

Under the guidance of the Tool Room Foreman, the Mold Maintenance Tech will be tasked with routine mold maintenance, cleaning, changeovers and light repair work. Documentation of work is required to be completed on a daily basis

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of various hand tools (Manual or Electric) needed to disassemble and reassemble plastic injection tools

• Understanding of safe handling of mold bases (Hydraulic lift cart, electric hoist, chain hoist)

• Basic Computer Skills (IE: Microsoft Windows and Office)

• Ability to take notes or remember the order of operations of disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of tools

• Organizational skills to remove components from a mold and to be changed over and stored in a designated area. Ability to then reassemble the tool with the desired components for a proper mold change over

• Perform job functions in a safe manner; know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures.

 

General Expectations

• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards

• Assigned special projects as business warrants

• Ability to work in week and weekend overtime

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree from two-year college or technical school helpful

• High degree of mechanical aptitude

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of success.

 

Critical Thinking

• Highly comfortable using computers and applications necessary to perform the job.

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

 

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

 

Required Values

• Considers multiple factors (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & Inventory) when making recommendations/decisions.

• Demonstrates high levels of positive energy and enthusiasm and a willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities and assignments - strives to go beyond what is expected.

• Projects a professional image in appearance, communication, and behavior even during times of stress, instills trust and is open, honest and approachable.

• Seeks and takes advantage of opportunities to learn from others and share own knowledge so others may benefit.

• Involves and informs others as appropriate in identifying issues, problems, opportunities and developing solutions.

• Acts and communicates in an ethical and truthful manner, leading by example and earning the respect and trust of co-workers, customers, and other stakeholders.

• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills

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Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Knapp Mfg., Inc. & Air Logic requires that all employees be legally authorized to work in the United States, and it abides by all laws that prohibit the employment of undocumented foreign nationals. Any person employed by the company must complete the Federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) within three days of hire and will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system.

 

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Knapp Mfg., Inc. & Air Logic to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Knapp Mfg., Inc. & Air Logic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.