Tooling Technician

$52,000 - $58,240/Yr

Zaas - Garland, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Garland, TX

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Tooling Technician position involves maintaining high-quality tooling through preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and visual evaluations in a plastics injection molding environment. The role requires a team player who can read and understand tooling drawings, disassemble and assemble molds safely and efficiently, and assist in maintaining a clean and organized work area. The technician will utilize various measuring equipment and work closely with Process Engineers to troubleshoot and improve tooling processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality tooling through preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Read and understand tooling drawings and follow instructions accurately.
• Disassemble and assemble molds in a safe and timely manner.
• Clean molds and assist Maintenance Technicians as needed.
• Work to a schedule and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Utilize measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
• Assist in monitoring component inventory to reduce machine downtime.
• Maintain all tools and equipment used, including daily cleaning of tool room machinery.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform repairs as necessary.
• Operate a Bridgeport/Lathe and Surface grinder within specified tolerances.
• Assist in maintaining maintenance records on the company computer system.
• Work on the production floor with tools to correct issues and minimize downtime.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or maintenance.
• 3 to 5 years of experience using hand-operated tool room equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of mold and die components and their characteristics.
• Ability to read and understand tooling drawings.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Prototype Tool making experience.
• Injection Molding process experience.
• Toolmaker/Mold Maker Journeyman certification preferred.
• Trade School or College education.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule