Lead Toolmaker

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble and dissemble plastic injection molds.
• Trouble shoot molds/recorded QC problems.
• Part fabrication and machine work-milling, turning, grinding and polishing.
• Cleaning and inspection of all related parts.
• Replacement of parts due to wear or modification.
• Measurement of parts and components to print.
• Electrical testing of hot runner manifolds.
• General machine work.

Required Qualifications

• Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience:

• Five to Ten years of experience in tool making/tool maintenance

• Must be a class 1 machinist/tool maker

• Experience in plastic Injection Molds and hot runners

• Marginal Job Functions:

• Good listener

• Set up molding machines

• Process molding equipment

• Mechanical aptitude

• Ability to adapt and accept changes

• Basic math skills

• Computer skills

• Ability to keep and cool head and attitude under adverse conditions

Duties & Essential Functions of the Job

• Performs moderate manual labor for extended periods
• Walks and climbs stairs
• Stands for extended periods
• Wears required equipment such as lab coat, hair net and the like.
• Independently and repeatedly lifts, moves and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds; and occasionally assists others in lifting, moving and carrying objects weighing more than 40 pounds
• Makes judgments related to the job, job tasks, and safety of self and others while working
• Participates in and complies with all occupational safety programs sponsored by APTAR, but not limited to , training programs, drug & alcohol testing, hearing tests, vision tests and the like.