Tooling Technician
KP Staffing is now hiring a Tooling Technician for a company that manufactures plastic injection molding in Fort Worth, Texas!
Job Summary
The tooling technician will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molds and production tooling to support safe, reliable, and production-ready manufacturing operations. This role focuses on inspection, troubleshooting, repair, documentation, and spare parts management to improve tooling reliability and minimize downtime.
Pay
$27 – $34 per hour
Shift
1st shift: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday
Duties
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Perform routine preventive maintenance on injection molds and production tooling in accordance with established maintenance schedules and procedures
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Inspect molds for wear, damage, contamination, corrosion, and other conditions that may impact tooling performance or product quality
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Disassemble, clean, inspect, service, and reassemble injection molds and tooling components as required
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Perform troubleshooting and corrective repairs on injection molding tooling, including replacement or repair of worn and damaged components
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Service mold components including ejector systems, slides, lifters, guide pins and bushings, cooling circuits, hydraulic components, pneumatic components, hot runner systems, and other mold mechanisms
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Identify recurring tooling failures or abnormal wear conditions and communicate findings to production, process, maintenance, engineering, and management as appropriate
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Support troubleshooting of production issues when tooling condition or performance is suspected as a contributing factor
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Complete assigned preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance work orders in the CMMS system
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Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs performed, components replaced, observations, and tooling conditions in the CMMS system
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Maintain accurate tooling maintenance history and ensure completed work orders are closed in a timely manner
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Identify and maintain appropriate spare parts inventories for molds and tooling
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Monitor spare parts usage and inventory levels and initiate replenishment requests as required
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Assist in establishing minimum and maximum inventory levels for critical tooling spare parts and components
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Ensure tooling spare parts are properly identified, organized, stored, and maintained
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Maintain mold maintenance areas, tooling workspaces, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and production-ready condition
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Follow established procedures for mold handling, storage, preservation, and preparation for production
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Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on tooling reliability, preventive maintenance effectiveness, and reduction of tooling-related production downtime
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Assist in developing and improving preventive maintenance procedures, inspection standards, checklists, and tooling maintenance documentation
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Coordinate with external tool shops and service providers when tool repairs or specialized services are required
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Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable lockout/tagout requirements when performing maintenance and repair activities
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Perform other tooling and maintenance-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Previous experience working with injection molds, tooling, mold maintenance, or a related manufacturing maintenance function
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Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot mechanical tooling issues
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Ability to safely disassemble, inspect, service, and reassemble injection molding tooling
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Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, tooling drawings, and technical documentation
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Experience using precision measuring equipment and standard tooling maintenance equipment
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Experience maintaining injection molds in a high-volume manufacturing environment
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Experience working with hot runner systems and associated components
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Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
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Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
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Experience supporting continuous improvement, preventive maintenance, or tooling reliability programs
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Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
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Working knowledge of injection mold construction and mold components
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Ability to identify abnormal tooling wear and potential failure conditions
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Ability to effectively manage multiple maintenance priorities
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Good organizational skills and ability to maintain tooling and spare parts inventories
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Must be willing and able to abide by all safety policies
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Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled plant environment
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Ability to work overtime as needed, including possible weekends and holidays
Job Type
Contract To Hire
How to Apply
Start by submitting your resume or visit KP Staffing Fort Worth for an in-person interview.
Questions?
Send Liz a text at 817-841-7114. We hope to see you soon!