Job Description

SUMMARY Provide tool building and repairing support to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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

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. Also, a Tool Maker must have their own toolbox and an assortment of mold making and repair tools. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 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. Tasks are usually performed indoors in a manufacturing environment.

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.

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