Tool Maker
Solidify, Rogers, MN, United States
Tool Maker
Solidify Manufacturing defies the status quo as a domestic contract manufacturing partner that exceeds expectations on quality, delivery, and price - every time. Willing to invest in the resources needed to streamline efficiency and drive down cost, we are committed to setting up each program for success by creating the optimal combination of process, environment, and technology.
With expertise across a wide range of capabilities, including injection molding, blow molding, and thermoset molding, we bring the holistic perspective to manufacture high-quality parts across many applications and the discipline from our 80/20 focus to know where we can produce the greatest sustainable value for our customers. We don't want to be everything to everybody or anybody. We want to crush the competition and be the best contract manufacturing partner on those jobs where we drive the greatest impact with our decidedly better high-volume molding efficiencies.
Job Summary
The Tool and Mold Maker is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mold tooling to support high-volume production molding operations.
Essential Functions:
Perform preventative maintenance including lubricating, cleaning, polishing, and deburring of molds and related components
Repair molds to support production demand and the manufacturing machine operators
Works with Sr. Tool and Mold Maker on disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of heated manifolds, runners, water lines, cores, cams, and ejector pins
Fabricate and build mold components such as ejector pins or blades
Follow blueprints and engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances
Set up and operate tool room equipment, including manual mills, lathes, and grinders
Use a variety of tool maker and machine tools
Use a variety of precision toolmaker measuring instruments
Participate in mold and design for manufacturability reviews
Maintains organized work area to maximize efficiency and safety
Work independently with no supervision
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Education, Skills, and/or Experience Required
High School Diploma/GED Required
3 years of previous relevant experience required (CNC, Swiss, Mold Making, etc)
Previous machining experience maintaining plastic injection molds and related tooling preferred
Experience in setup and operation of manual mills, lathes, and grinders preferred
CNC machinist experience preferred but not required
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift up to 40 pounds
Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing-pulling, and reaching throughout the entire shift.
Manual dexterity or fine motor skills
Ability to operate heavy machinery
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Solidify Manufacturing defies the status quo as a domestic contract manufacturing partner that exceeds expectations on quality, delivery, and price - every time. Willing to invest in the resources needed to streamline efficiency and drive down cost, we are committed to setting up each program for success by creating the optimal combination of process, environment, and technology.
With expertise across a wide range of capabilities, including injection molding, blow molding, and thermoset molding, we bring the holistic perspective to manufacture high-quality parts across many applications and the discipline from our 80/20 focus to know where we can produce the greatest sustainable value for our customers. We don't want to be everything to everybody or anybody. We want to crush the competition and be the best contract manufacturing partner on those jobs where we drive the greatest impact with our decidedly better high-volume molding efficiencies.
Job Summary
The Tool and Mold Maker is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mold tooling to support high-volume production molding operations.
Essential Functions:
Perform preventative maintenance including lubricating, cleaning, polishing, and deburring of molds and related components
Repair molds to support production demand and the manufacturing machine operators
Works with Sr. Tool and Mold Maker on disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of heated manifolds, runners, water lines, cores, cams, and ejector pins
Fabricate and build mold components such as ejector pins or blades
Follow blueprints and engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances
Set up and operate tool room equipment, including manual mills, lathes, and grinders
Use a variety of tool maker and machine tools
Use a variety of precision toolmaker measuring instruments
Participate in mold and design for manufacturability reviews
Maintains organized work area to maximize efficiency and safety
Work independently with no supervision
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Education, Skills, and/or Experience Required
High School Diploma/GED Required
3 years of previous relevant experience required (CNC, Swiss, Mold Making, etc)
Previous machining experience maintaining plastic injection molds and related tooling preferred
Experience in setup and operation of manual mills, lathes, and grinders preferred
CNC machinist experience preferred but not required
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift up to 40 pounds
Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing-pulling, and reaching throughout the entire shift.
Manual dexterity or fine motor skills
Ability to operate heavy machinery
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.