Tool Room Technician

Tool Room Technician US Farathane - 3.0 Sterling Heights, MI Job Details 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Electrical discharge machining Injection molding Milling machines Manufacturing Manufacturing company experience CNC machining Full Job Description US Farathane is seeking an experienced Tool Room Technician . Our Tool Room Technicians are responsible for providing tool build and repair support to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction. US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE's and TPO's as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain tools in optimal operating condition Perform preventative maintenance activities Perform minor engineering changes Assist in trouble shooting and repairing tools Assist Supervisor in training associates in the proper care and use of tools Assure proper inventory levels of required replacement parts for all tools Follow all prescribed internal tooling procedures Assist Process Engineers, Plant Engineers and the Tech Center in implementing process improvement changes Participate in corresponding root cause analysis and corrective actions Maintain high standards of housekeeping in work area Participate in team problem solving activities (I.e. 8D's, communication meetings, etc) Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all tool repairs and changes Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures. Responsible for following all USF policies and procedures Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years' experience with plastic injection molds and a minimum of 7 years' experience in mold making/repair. Experience in operating various machinery equipment including adept use of an overhead crane. Ability to read tooling prints, hydraulic and electrical circuit prints and diagrams. Must have technical training and/or experience on CNC, EDM and Mill. Also, a Tool Technician must have their own toolbox and an assortment of mold making and repair tools.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

These physical requirements include:

Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time. Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs. Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward. Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

These conditions include:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time. US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including: Medical Dental Vision 401k with company match Paid holidays and vacation Job Promotional Opportunities and much more! Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane. The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.