Tool and Die Maker

Milwaukee, WI
Role

As a Tool and Die Maker (also known as Injection Mold Specialist, Toolroom Technician), you'll be responsible for planning and executing construction and repairs to injection molds. Your duties will include performing bench work to construct, alter, and repair tools, general maintenance and changeover of all plastic injection molds, and supporting the production department by completing in press mold changeovers, polishing and cleaning, and minor repairs.

Benefits
  • Opportunity to work with a leading company in the industrial lead battery, automotive and consumer markets.
  • Daytime training for the first 60 days, with potential for night shifts thereafter.
  • Opportunity to contribute to expanding battery poly manufacturing and recycling output.
Qualifications
  • Must be a card holding Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, or have a minimum of 5 years experience in this position.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Must pass mechanical aptitude test.
  • Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
  • Must have strong knowledge of injection molds and molding operations.
  • Must be able to accurately and efficiently do mathematics, including trigonometry.
  • Must be able to proficiently read and understand engineering blueprints.
  • Must have welding experience.
  • Must be able to design and build cutting tools and electrodes.
  • Must be able to safely and effectively operate basic shop equipment including drill press, milling machines, lathes, grinders, edm machines, multimeters, and basic hand power tools.
  • Good attendance and performance work history.
  • Motivated self-starter that is able to productively work alone and in teams/groups to solve problems and get work done.
  • Must have proven mechanical ability.
  • Must have his/her own tools.
  • Must complete a forklift driving training program.
  • Must learn proper lifting skills of over 10,000 lbs. with a forklift or crane.
  • Must complete a Lock Out/Tag Out training program.
  • Must have the ability and willingness to work overtime on an as needed/required basis in order to complete work in process and communicate with other shifts.