Tool Repair Technician

Salary Not Available Position range in Travis County $29k - $54k Per Year Tool Repair Technician US Farathane, LLC

Occupation:

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Location:

Austin, TX - 78753

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

05/11/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

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Remote:

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Updated:

05/14/2026

Expires:

06/10/2026 Job #: 17012671 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Experience 60 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Help for . US Farathane is seeking an experienced Tool Repair Technician. The Tool/ Mold Repair Technician will provide tool building and repairing support to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction. This role is on 2nd shift which runs 3:00pm - 11:00pm. 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, TPEs and TPOs as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Essential Functions:

• 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. 8Ds, 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

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• 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.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to drive a forklift truck.
• The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is often required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to vibration, fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 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.