Tooling - Toolmaker

Join our growing Team at NIFCO, where our company’s most valuable asset is our employees! NIFCO America is a leading global supplier of functional plastic parts for the automotive industry. NIFCO offers competitive pay, top notch health benefits with low premiums/deductibles, eleven paid holidays, referral bonus, 401K program plus much more... We have a lot of opportunity for growth at NIFCO!

Job Summary: Repair and maintain injection molds by setting up and operating computerized and machine tools; design and fabricate fixtures, jigs and gauges that enhance the efficiency, safety and precision of manufactured and assembled parts.

Essential Functions:

Level 1 to 2:

• Repair or replace broken or damaged components of injection molds with use of hand tools, power tools and computerized equipment.
• Ability to study specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, damaged part or description of parts to be replaced.
• Measures, marks and writes dimensions and reference points by use of such hand tools as calipers, micrometers and comparators.
• Modify designs and machine prototype molds according to new specifications.
• Preventative maintenance on existing molds
• New mold inspection: disassemble to verify dimensions and alignment according to specifications then reassemble.
• Design and fabricate fixtures, jigs and gauges for all departments.
• Work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Available to work “on call” day or night in case of production emergencies.
• Press calls to troubleshoot reasons for downtime (Level 2)
• Problem solving of flash and broken tools to prevent repeat issues (Level 2)
• Behave in a positive manger that enhances the success of the company.
• Other tasks as assigned and based on Level

Level 3:

• Provide continuous improvement opportunities for tooling to support Manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot cause and implement improvements for core breakage and flash.
• Check in new or transferred tooling to Nifco’s standards check list.
• Support and provide technical guidance less experienced tooling team members.
• Follow all safety guidelines and expectations.
• Other management assigned tasks as required.
• Physical inventory process as assigned.
• Repair or replace broken or damaged components of molds as directed with machine tool equipment.
• Bench work for fitting of shut-off details for flash repairs.
• Reading part prints for dimensional requirements.
• Use of measuring devices (micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, comparators)
• Use the following equipment (mills, lathe, drill press, wash tanks, Hurco, EDM, Wire, grinders, polishing equipment).
• Preventative maintenance on existing molds.
• Fabricate gages and fixtures as required.
• Represent the department and Nifco by behaving in a positive manner that will enhance the success of Nifco, the TS procedure, and the Safety Program and requirements.
• Other tasks as assigned that would include (but not limited to) identifying molds, prepare molds for shipping (palletize & shrink wrap), move to staging or storage area, assist with training other associates as requested, work on off days and unscheduled hours as requested.
• Trouble shooting of flash and broken cores of plastic injection molds.

Trouble shoot press calls to manufacturing floor on injection molding machines for tooling related issues.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Skills/Experience/Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in mold making or have completed an approved journeyman program.
• Proven mechanical aptitude with a general understanding of dimensional mathematics.
• Skill in fine bench work detailing requiring finesse and accuracy.
• Must be proficient at reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Proficient in the use of CNC mills and lathes; E.D.M.; TIG welding; grinders
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Must be analytical and make sound decisions pertaining to job functions.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Must be cooperative and work well in team environment.
• CADCAM and forklift experience

Physical/Ergonomic Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.