Injection Mold Tool Maker

Company: Orchid Orthopedics
Location: Chelsea
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Injection Mold Tool Maker performs engineering work related to the design of tools and equipment used in the manufacture and support of medical devices.

SHIFT
CHE - Shift 1 ($0) (United States of America - Michigan)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist in identification of tooling needing rework or maintenance.
• Perform hand and machining operations to perform minor repairs/modifications and part salvage.
• Clean and lubricate dies after operation; perform insert changes to dies as needed.
• Mark dies with part numbers and other identifying information as needed.
• Maintain record of all dies sent to outside vendor for rework, repair, cleaning; notify engineering upon return.
• Inspect dies for damage prior to returning to storage, report damage to supervisor or department lead.
• Work closely with Tool Engineer to build new or modify existing injection molds.
• Work with plant Operations and Engineering to determine mold repairs required.
• Work with Plant Operations and Engineering to troubleshoot injection molding process and tooling issues
• Repair injection molds by fabricating and machining inserts, pins and other mold components.
• Disassemble and reassemble molds as required for troubleshooting, modifications or repairs.
• Set up and operate machine shop equipment, including milling, lathes and surface grinders.
  
  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  
  WORK EXPERIENCE
  1+ Years Experience in injection molding process/tooling/repair (Preferred), 1+ Years of experience operating machining equipment in a manufacturing environment (Required), Experience using CAD software (Preferred)
  
  EDUCATION
  Associates, , , High School Or Equivalent Required
  
  CERTIFICATIONS
  None - ---
  
  KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS
  Accuracy and Attention to Detail (Working Experience), Blueprint Reading (Working Experience), Communication (Working Experience), Computer-aided Design (CAD) (Working Experience), Computer Knowledge (Basic Knowledge), Design Manipulation (Working Experience), Flexibility & Adaptability (Working Experience), GD&T (Working Experience), Problem Solving (Working Experience), Tool and Die Design (Working Experience)
  
  WHAT WE OFFER
  
  • Opportunity to work in a growing company
  • Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Ability to work in an organization that values:
    • Integrity First: We do the right thing
    • Teamwork: We are one Orchid
    • Results: Our results matter
      
      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
      
      
      • Must be able to remain in a stationary position. - Occasionally
      • Must be able to move about the inside of the building. - Constantly
      • Must be able to move equipment around the building. - Constantly
      • Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders. - Constantly
      • Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment. - Frequently
      • Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment. - Constantly
      • Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others. - Constantly
      • Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment. - Constantly
        
        ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
        
        • Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
        • Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify
          
          EOE, including disability/vets Associated topics: die, fixture, mold, melt, molten, tool, toolmaker, tool and die, tool designer, tool die

Keywords: Orchid Orthopedics, Ann Arbor , Injection Mold Tool Maker, Other , Chelsea, Michigan