Tool and Die Journeyman

Tool and Die Journeyman Duties

Performs all in-house die polishing and bench work Maintains a preventative maintenance program on all tools. Keeps a thorough and accurate history on each tool Performs mold cleaning, lubrication, and proper mold identification to the tooling standards Maintains parting line, quality and surface polish Maintains and tracks all mold components Maintains inventory stock of tool room supplies and mold components Works with scheduling and manufacturing on time tables of job completion for production startup time Gives daily reports and work time log on all work performed Performs electrical repairs on tools, such as wiring hot runners and repairing limit switches Completes required hydraulic repairs on tools Performs other tasks assigned by designated supervisor Qualifications

Eight or more years of experience in the tool repair field or completion of an apprenticeship program preferred Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics and ability to read blue prints Working knowledge of pneumatics Understanding of trim presses and ring presses Excellent oral and written communication skills Working knowledge and trouble shooting skills in plastic injection molding tools Willingness to take a specific set course in plastics Must be proficient in Tungsten Inert Gas (T.I.G.) Welding Must have knowledge of tooling steels Obtain hi-lo license and operate hi-lo safely and knowledge of operating a crane