Mold Maintenance Technician in Centennial, Colorado at Plastic Molding Technology LLC

Compensation Range:
$27/hr - $38/hr, open to negotiation based on experience.

Company Description:

Plastic Molding Technology (PMT) manufactures high precision plastic parts for automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, renewable energy, and industrial customers. The primary manufacturing processes are injection molding and thermoforming. PMT has ~75 injection molding presses at its two primary manufacturing locations in El Paso, TX and Centennial, CO (a suburb of Denver).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment
• Growth potential within the company

What you’ll do:

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of injection molds and tooling
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble molds and tooling per maintenance schedules and SOPs
• Diagnose and repair tooling components, including cooling lines, ejector systems, cores, slides, and cavities
• Perform polishing, fitting, and minor machining of mold components as needed
• Maintain tool storage organization, tool movement processes, and return-to-service (RTS) requirements
• Document repair history and maintain tool records using Asset Management in the ERP system
• Support press setup and changeovers, including mold installation and removal
• Support mold readiness and performing insert changes in alignment with the production schedule
• Communicate with internal stakeholders as needed to facilitate proper tool management and outsourced repairs
• Coordinate with Tooling Engineers on repair plans and capital repair needs
• Other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; vocational/trade school in Tool & Die, Machining, or Mold Making preferred
• 2+ years of experience as a Mold Technician, Tool & Die Maker, or Machinist in an injection molding environment
• Forklift certified
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate including software programs
• Working knowledge of mold components, cooling systems, and ejection systems
• Experience with hot runner and/or hot sprue systems preferred
• Experience with DelmiaWorks IQMS preferred
• Analytical/problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented
• Experience with hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and shop equipment
• Works well under pressure
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams
• Ability to build/encourage teamwork and cooperation within work groups
• Desire for continued growth and development
• Possess a sense of urgency while performing tasks accurately
• Strong team player, friendly, patient
• Dependable, self-motivated, strong work ethic, and innovative
• Able to work with a diverse group of people

Plastic Molding Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted to our employees or hiring managers without a formal, signed agreement in place with Human Resources will be considered property of Plastic Molding Technology. We will not be liable for any fees related to unsolicited submissions and will not recognize any claims to candidate ownership. A valid contract must be executed before any candidate submissions are accepted.