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Overview

The Injection Molding Tooling Repair Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of plastic injection molds and associated tooling. This role is essential in ensuring molds are production-ready to minimize downtime and improve part quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on injection molds according to established PM schedules.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble injection molds.
• Troubleshoot mold-related issues affecting production and part quality.
• Repair or replace damaged and worn mold components.
• Inspect and maintain mold cavities, cores, inserts, slides, lifters, ejector systems, and leader pins/bushings.
• Inspect and repair hot runner systems, heaters, thermocouples, and related components.
• Inspect water lines, fittings, O-rings, seals, and cooling circuits for leaks or restrictions.
• Perform mold spotting, fitting, polishing, and bench work as required.
• Verify proper movement and operation of mold components before releasing molds back to production.
• Assist with emergency mold repairs to minimize machine downtime.
• Identify recurring tooling problems and recommend long-term corrective actions.
• Read and interpret mold drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gauges.
• Safely operate appropriate toolroom equipment, including grinders, drill presses, polishing equipment, and other machinery within the technician's training and authorization.
• Evaluate mold wear and damage to determine appropriate repair requirements.
• Assist with mold modifications and engineering changes.
• Support new mold trials and tooling validation when required.
• Assist Process Technicians with troubleshooting defects that may be tooling related.
• Complete mold PM checklists accurately and on time.
• Document repairs, replacement components, mold conditions, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate tooling maintenance history.
• Communicate unresolved mold conditions and recommended repairs to supervision.
• Identify spare tooling components needed to prevent extended downtime.
• Maintain an organized inventory of commonly used mold repair components when assigned.
• Follow all company safety procedures and established safe-work practices.
• Follow appropriate lockout/tagout requirements when applicable.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow established procedures for mold lifting, handling, and transportation.
• Maintain tools and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Immediately report unsafe equipment, tooling conditions, and potential hazards.