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Nypro Inc.
Injection Molding Repair Tech II - Days ($2500 Sign-on)
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What they do
A Molding or Casting Worker sets up and operates machines that are used to mold and cast metal or plastic parts and products.
$47,233 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
At Jabil (
NYSE:
JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. Job Description This role pays a $2500 Sign-On Bonus- Shift is a 12-hour Days shift - 2/2/3, 645am to 8pm
JOB SUMMARY
Provides the highest level of expertise required to service, repair and "return-to-operation" molds that are actively engaged in producing quality products.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains customer satisfaction by maintaining and directing the maintenance of molds and ancillary equipment used in producing product.
- Ensures the quality fabrication and maintenance of injection molds, dies jigs, fixtures and other devices used in furthering production of the customers' parts.
- Enhances team efficiency by training and directing less experienced mold repair personnel.
- Oversees and performs preventive maintenance on molds and on mold performance tracking the maintenance with accurate and timely documentation.
- Provides process improvement recommendations and forecasts any potential quality or production issues from tooling lead.
- Runs all manual shop equipment as required.
- Troubleshoots and analyzes problems before any repairs are initiated.
- Supports production by repairing, adjusting and maintaining all forms of equipment used in the production process.
- Supplies expertise and direct action in modifying molds to produce a superior quality product.
- Maintains stock inventories by ensuring the proper levels of component parts are available at all times for tooling repair.
- Improves the efficiency and accuracy of molded products by the documenting reasons for mold repairs and solutions to prevent future manufacturing interruptions.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Industry and Plastics Mold Knowledge
- Problem Solving/Trouble Shooting
- Detail Oriented
- Master Craftsmen Ability
- Responsiveness
- Team Participation Skills
- Training/Mentoring Skills
- Ability to Operate All Manual Mold Shop Equipment and Machines
EDUCATION AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Journeyman Toolmaker certifications highly preferred; or equivalent bench experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints/CAD-CAM
- 8 + years minimum experience performing PMs, troubleshooting and precision repairs to injection molds
- Bench experience with surface grinding and polishing under 40 power scopes
- Or equivalent combination of certifications and bench experience The hourly pay range for this role is $25.