Tool Technician

RGBSI, is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace & defense, IT, media & entertainment, sports, energy, and finance industries. As a result of our clients' continued growth, we are looking for energetic, personable professionals to partner with these leading US companies.
Job Description:

• The Tool Technician is responsible for the upkeep and repair of molds / tooling for plastic injection molding presses in the plant.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct mold and tooling preventative maintenance and repair
• Welding tasks (TIG)
• Construct hydraulic lines and rebuild hydraulic cylinders
• General surface grinding, as well as compound angles, cutting tools, nozzle tips, tapers, etc.
• Hot runner wiring
• Open Vent Cleaning
• Ability to fit new detail and spot and or time in..
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and repair, in and out of press.
• Able to operate a Bridgeport / Lathe with in a + or - .001 tolerance.
• Able to operate a Surface grinder with in a + or - .0002 on critical details.
• Able to polish and bench details.
• Ability to weld cores and cavities and hand work back to runnable condition.
• Able to weld different tool steel with positive results, As in P-20, H13, S.7, 4140 etc.
• Able to complete Preventative maintenance on plastic injection molds.
• Assist in maintaining maintenance PM records on the company computer system.
• Able to work on the production floor with tool in press to correct any issue to keep down time at a minimum.
• Knowledge of Manifold systems Example: Mold Master, Synventive, YUDO, RUNIPSYS, P.E.T.S etc.
• Work with little or no supervision when given clear direction.
• Work with Process Engineers to trouble shoot issues with tool or improve on.
• Repair, fix and implement engineering changes of molds
• Ensure safety and housekeeping standards are maintained
• Work with various departments to implement customer
• Work on and feel safe working on tool form 800lbs -70,000lbs

Experience:

• 5 years plus of hands on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance
• 5 Plus years of experience using hand operated tool room equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristics.
• Ability to read and understand tooling drawings.
• Injection Molding process Experience
• Toolmaker / Mold Maker Journeyman certification preferred

Education:

• High school diploma, 2-year apprentice program at Community College helpful
• Toolmaker / Mold Maker Journeyman certification preferred

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, Short Term Disability, AD&D and Tuition Reimbursement, etc. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success we want to talk to you. Please visit www.rgbsi.com to learn more.
RGBSI is a Multi-National Corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and India.