Application:

Please email your resume to Erin Cherney cherneel@milwaukee.k12.wi.us 

Job Summary                                                                

Under the direction of the Mold Maintenance Supervisor, the Mold Maintenance Technician – Youth Apprentice will be responsible for assisting with mold conversions, cleaning molds, doing heater checks, and performing preventative maintenance on the molds as well as utilizing our computer systems. you will be responsible for ensuring our molds are run ready and are working at optimal efficiency.

This will be achieved by maintaining HellermannTyton's IATF16949/ISO9001 Quality and ISO14001 EMS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.                                                        

Essential Functions:                                                                   

·         Responsible for cleaning all injection molding tools at the end of each production run. 

·         Completely field strip mold according to PM schedule.                                                                

·         Make repairs or replace components as needed notifying management of repairs or replacements beyond in-house capability.                                                                          

·         All work is to be documented in tooling files and computer databases.                                 

·         Test and repair problems related to heaters, manifolds, and torpedoes.                                                               

Other Functions:                                                         

·         Maintain work area and clean shop and equipment on a regular basis.                                

·         Keep Mold Maintenance Supervisor posted of any supplies/tools needed.                                          

·         Build shipping crates for molds being repaired by outside vendors.                                        

·         Keep mold vault organized.                                                                     

·         Perform other tasks as assigned.                                                                           

·         Keep the ultrasonic tanks clean.                                                            

·         Required Personal Protective Equipment * safety shoes are to be worn at all times during your scheduled work hours. * Department manager/supervisor will cover additional PPE as required on department specific work instructions.                                                                  

·         All employees entering the manufacturing area and other identified locations must wear the designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).                                                             

·         Wearing your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a condition of employment.                                                                      

What you will learn:                                                                  

·         How to clean all injection molding tools at the end of each production run.                       

·         How to completely field strip molds according to PM schedule.                                                               

·         How to test and repair problems related to heater, manifolds, and torpedoes.                                  

·         How to make repairs or replace components as needed.                                                                                                              

Qualifications (skills, knowledge, experience):                                             

·         Pursuing a High School Diploma - preferably a Junior or Senior in good academic standing.         

·         Above average mechanical aptitude                                                                    

·         Willingness to learn how to use precision measuring equipment and tool room equipment (mills, lathes, drill press, surface grinders, saws to fabricate parts,)                                                            

·         Aptitude for very close tolerance precision work.                                                                          

·         Ability to work independently.                                                               

·         Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.                                                                                                    

·         Must be able to stand/walk for a minimum of 8 hours.