Tooling Manager

Penmac is seeking a Tooling Manager for Emporia, VA Salary is based on experience, starting at $80K year Job purpose Oversees and supports tool builds and repairs designed for injection molding as well as the maintenance of building and equipment Duties and responsibilities Internally interacts with production, quality, maintenance, and management to assist with solutions to tooling issues and new projects. Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of injection molding machines Performing PMs on all injection molding machines and equipment. Modifies, repairs, and rebuilds plant machinery and equipment. Provides detailed instructions to others on how to repair or maintain equipment. Externally interacts with customers and vendors to build and maintain tools. Travel both domestically and internationally to oversee tool builds and repairs for injection molding. Maintains good employee relations and adherence to Company's procedures and policy provisions. Assist customers who visit the company to understand all customer requirements and to help build and maintain an ongoing strong relationship between the company and the customer. Qualifications Required Completion of formal apprenticeship program, technical school training program. A minimum of five years of mold making experience. Experience electrical systems and schematics. Basic PLC programming and operation (Siemens) Experience in programing automation equipment. (Kuka) Able to understand machine manuals, blueprints, and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics. Mechanical Aptitude and Analytical skills. Injection Molding experience. Preferred Basic SAP knowledge Automotive Injection Molding Experience Experience with Engel-Molding Equipment Soft skills Must have excellent organizational and communication skills. Originality and initiative are important as well as the ability to work under unusual or extreme pressures. Must be self-directed and have the initiative and drive for constant improvement in quality and performance. If interested, please apply online at www.penmac.com Why Penmac We're a 100% employee-owned company that puts people first. That means real opportunities, strong support, and benefits designed with you in mind.