Tooling Technician - 2nd Shift
On-site · Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Tooling Technician on 2nd shift responsible for repairing molds, jigs, fixtures and other tooling used in plastic injection molding and assembly. Reads blueprints, uses measuring instruments, and makes repairs or modifications to ensure parts meet standards. Maintains repair records, supports inventory, and may train personnel in proper equipment use. Requires 2+ years of mold/tool repair experience, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, steel-toe footwear, and licenses or eligibility for forklift and crane operations. Physical and technical skills include reading blueprints, measuring parts, and working with close tolerances; the role is non-exempt and performed on-site in Kalamazoo, MI.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years experience in mold or tool repair, including experience with jigs and fixtures
- Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments
- Proficiency with repairing molds, jigs, and fixtures for plastic injection molds
- Maintains records of repairs, modifications, and inventory
- A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 20 on the Cognitive portion)
- A minimum score of 80 on the Mechanical Reasoning test and 50 on Space Relations
- Ability to train personnel in proper use of equipment
- Must be physically capable of walking throughout shift; able to lift up to 60 pounds; able to wear steel-toe footwear
- Must be able to meet requirements for forklift and crane license
- Ability to modify molds, jigs, and fixtures to correct problems
- Trains personnel in proper use of equipment
- Under general supervision performs skilled work involving close tolerances
- Travel requirements: typically does not require travel
- Pay type: Hourly
- Education and experience in mold or tool repair
- Non-exempt position
- 2nd shift responsibilities
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