Mold Maintenance Technician in Fayetteville, North Carolina at D R ALLEN & SON INC

Purpose / General Description:

Mold Maintenance Tech is responsible for maintaining all molds used in the production of masonry products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repair activities on molds: Operate tools and equipment to maneuver, inspect, disassemble, clean, repair and reassemble molds.
• Manage, preserve and control mold parts inventories: Purchase necessary repair / refurbishment components and ensure the tools and fixtures needed are always available to perform the work. Monitor inventories for accuracy. Manage replenishment system.
• Operate forklift safely: Organize materials, move molds, parts stocking, housekeeping
• Manage the mold repair schedule: Monitor the production schedule to prepare molds for use in production. Respond effectively to changes and be able to fill in on other jobs.
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting and recordkeeping: Material receipts, inspection logs, downtime sheets, maintenance records, …
• Be an effective team member: Wear PPE consistently, work safely and ensure co-workers do as well, follow all policies and procedures, set an example of good behavior, assist co-workers as needed, work as a team to achieve the production schedule, cooperate with changes in the work hours, days, shifts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to communicate (written and verbal) in English (full proficiency is a plus)
• Valid NC Driver License, clean driving record, and / or have reliable transportation to work
• 3 years’ experience in maintaining and refurbishing molds in a manufacturing environment
• Operate PLC-controlled equipment (experience with automated batching systems is a plus)
• Work independently and diligently with minimal directions, to complete tasks on schedule
• Communicate well with team members and supervision
• Apply creativity to solve problems and contribute to the success of the team