Tool & Die Technician / Mold Maker

Tool & Die Technician / Mold Maker – Competitive Salary Benefits – Beatrice Nebraska The Role Are you ready to take your skills as a Tool & Die Technician to the next level? If the answer is yes, then let's get the ball rolling and make it happen! We are looking for a Tool & Die Technician who will be responsible for performing mechanical and electrical trouble shooting, breaking down and repairing injection molds and other secondary tooling. Key Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of a Tool & Die Technician include, but are not limited to: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance on molds to ensure optimal performance. Assist in tooling version changes, engineering modifications, and continuous improvement projects. Break down, troubleshoot and repair/reassemble molds. Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve tooling and process-related issues. Keep tool area and machines clean and maintained. Maintain good communication with team members. Understand the job responsibilities in order to perform, monitor and control the process as it affects quality. Follow all procedures and work instructions pertaining to your assignment and make recommendations to improve the process. Appropriately record problems or non-conformances to ensure corrective action and preventive measures are taken. Notify the supervisor immediately when problems or non-conformances are detected. Assist in problem-solving process, corrective action and prevention activities. The Company Accuma Corporation has been a major manufacturer of plastic components for the battery industry for over 50 years. Producing battery containers, lids, vent-plugs and accessories Benefits: Major medical, dental and vision insurance. Short- and long-term disability insurance. 401K with a dollar per dollar match up to 5% of salary. Standard U.S. Holidays. Paid vacation time based on the time the person has been employed. $1,500.00 sign on bonus after completing 90 days of employment. The Person The key skills and qualities of a Tool & Die Technician are: Minimum Education – High School diploma or GED. Technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mold repair, or tooling preferred. Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems used in injection molding equipment is preferred. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics. Experience with manual mills, lathes, and grinders would be beneficial. Must be well organized. Must have mechanical experience. Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license. Must be proficient in the use of measuring gauges. Must be able to frequently bend and lift parts for up to 12 hours. Must be able to pull up to 150 lbs with a hand truck. Must be able to lift 30 lbs over your head. If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward-thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then please click the apply now button to find out more.