Texas Injection Molding
Senior Mold Maker
Texas Injection Molding - Houston, Texas, United States, 77034Work at Texas Injection Molding
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Position Purpose: To support our customers and Texas Injection Molding by helping to troubleshoot, diagnose and make repairs to injection molds. Aid in the mold design and building of new injection molds, fixtures and other tooling related items.
Job Responsibilities:Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on complex injection molding tools, ensuring optimal functionality and production uptime.Identify and troubleshoot mold issues, promptly implementing solutions to minimize production disruptions.Maintain accurate documentation of all mold maintenance and repair activities, including dates, procedures used, and materials consumed.Train and mentor junior mold makers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.Must be organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy; working with tolerances of +/- .0005Operational knowledge of tool room equipment including, but not limited to manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, CNC and EDM machines.Start-Finish of new tooling as well as repairs and modifications of existing toolingBe efficient and skilled in operating manual tool room machinery such as surface grinders, mills, lathes, tool grinders.Trouble shoot and repair hot runner systemsCollection of data and use of data analysis to make fact based decisionsCommitment to company values
Qualifications:Education :High School Education or GEDExperience :Have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a mold maker. (A machinist does not qualify as a mold maker)Plastics/Molding experienceExperience in the tool and die industry, preferably with precise, high-quality, injection molds.Experience with CNC machining and programmingQualified as a Journeyman Mold Maker.Have experience with fitting and benching of molds.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities :Strong math skillsMust be able to stand for long hours (8-10 hours daily)Must be able to lift up to 50 lbsShows good judgmentProficient in the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and/or CAD files.Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks effectivelyStrong understanding of mold design principles, engineering tolerances, and material propertiesExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with diverse teamsExcellent attendance is mandatory with ability to work up to 20 hours/week overtimeBe a self-starter, be motivated, and able to work in a team environmentA positive can-do attitude with willingness to learnHave working knowledge of mold construction.Must have your own tools.Must have neat and orderly work habits.
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Job Responsibilities:Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on complex injection molding tools, ensuring optimal functionality and production uptime.Identify and troubleshoot mold issues, promptly implementing solutions to minimize production disruptions.Maintain accurate documentation of all mold maintenance and repair activities, including dates, procedures used, and materials consumed.Train and mentor junior mold makers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.Must be organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy; working with tolerances of +/- .0005Operational knowledge of tool room equipment including, but not limited to manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, CNC and EDM machines.Start-Finish of new tooling as well as repairs and modifications of existing toolingBe efficient and skilled in operating manual tool room machinery such as surface grinders, mills, lathes, tool grinders.Trouble shoot and repair hot runner systemsCollection of data and use of data analysis to make fact based decisionsCommitment to company values
Qualifications:Education :High School Education or GEDExperience :Have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a mold maker. (A machinist does not qualify as a mold maker)Plastics/Molding experienceExperience in the tool and die industry, preferably with precise, high-quality, injection molds.Experience with CNC machining and programmingQualified as a Journeyman Mold Maker.Have experience with fitting and benching of molds.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities :Strong math skillsMust be able to stand for long hours (8-10 hours daily)Must be able to lift up to 50 lbsShows good judgmentProficient in the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and/or CAD files.Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks effectivelyStrong understanding of mold design principles, engineering tolerances, and material propertiesExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with diverse teamsExcellent attendance is mandatory with ability to work up to 20 hours/week overtimeBe a self-starter, be motivated, and able to work in a team environmentA positive can-do attitude with willingness to learnHave working knowledge of mold construction.Must have your own tools.Must have neat and orderly work habits.
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