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Southco Inc Mold Service Technician- 3rd Shift in United States
About the role
Mold Service Technician is accountable for ensuring production needs by ensuring that tooling has been serviced (prepared, cleaned, & maintained) and is ready for scheduled production runs. This position will work closely with the Toolroom Manager, Production Supervisors, and Toolroom personnel. This position is also not limited to the die casting or molding department. There will be tasks/projects that will be worked on in assembly, stamping, cold heading and turning.
Compensation: $23-$30
Plus 10% Shift Differential!
What you will be doing
Evaluate and inspect tooling for damage or wear and repair as needed. Coordinate tool repair through available resources (consult with Supervisor or members of the toolroom staff.
Clean/service molds/dies, and return to storage area in “ready for production” condition.
Record and track all tool damage & repair (service database); assist toolmakers with evaluating trends. Assist toolmakers to ensure accurate and sufficient inventory of tool repair/wear item e.g. pins, springs, bolts.
Provide guidance and direction on maintaining tools. Train other employees on new molds, tools and tool service techniques.
Review new tooling with experienced toolmaker, and related prints to become familiar with tooling.
Perform simple repairs including replacing tooling inserts, ejector pins, core pins, or other common repairs.
Review production schedule and recommend changes to sequencing of jobs.
Update setup sheets as needed; assist in maintaining accurate documentation.
Follow work instructions required for accurate setup of tools.
About you
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks on a daily basis
Strong knowledge of Diecast Molds and processes
Good written and oral communication skills
Able to operate lift equipment
Must have working knowledge of tool room equipment
Safety and Quality conscious
How will we reward you
Competitive base pay
Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees