Tool Maker

Tool Maker
Epimed International Inc — Johnstown, NY

NY1718317
Tool Maker at Epimed - Johnstown, NY.

Summary:
Responsible for the fabrication, modification, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of high-precision plastic injection molds and tooling. This role ensures that production molds operate efficiently, meet strict quality tolerances, and minimize manufacturing downtime. The ideal candidate combines strong manual machining expertise with advanced troubleshooting skills to support high-volume production.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
-Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of injection molds according to production schedules.
-Troubleshoot mold-related issues on the production floor.
-Diagnose, disassemble, repair, and reassemble complex hot runner and cold runner molds.
-Log and track tool maintenance history and mold performance data.
-Set up and operate a variety of conventional machine shop equipment.
-Program, set up, and operate CNC machinery or EDM equipment.
-Fabricate precision replacement components to tight tolerances.
-Read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, 2D drawings, and 3D CAD models.
-Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify part dimensions.
-Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to optimize mold performance, reduce cycle times, and improve part quality.
-Support new tool qualification, sampling, validation, and debugging processes.

Qualifications & Skills
Required:
-3 - 5 years experience as a Tool Maker / Mold Maker specifically in a plastic or metal injection molding environment.
-Proficient in operating manual machine tools. Strong understanding of mold construction, gate types, venting, and cooling systems.
-Advanced ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
-Diagnosing and resolving complex tooling and molding defects.
Preferred:
-Completion of a formal Tool & Die apprenticeship program or relevant technical degree.
-Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
-Basic proficiency with CAD/CAM software for tool modifications.

Language Skills: Read & interpret documents, Write reports, procedures, & correspondence; Verbally present information & respond to questions from groups of employees, management, clients, and customers. 

Mathematical Skills: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide, interpret diagrams, and compute specification ranges. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Apply advanced mathematical concepts. Apply mathematical operations to frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exits. Interpret a variety of instructions various forms. 

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Regularly required to use hands and fingers and to communicate by talking and hearing. Frequently stand and walk; occasionally sit. Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or work in awkward positions while performing duties. Lift, carry, push, and/or move materials, tooling, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Close vision, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to inspect precision tooling and components.

Work Environment: This position is performed in a manufacturing and toolroom environment. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required, and all company safety policies and procedures must be followed. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and the risk of electrical shock. May be exposed to lubricants, cutting fluids, and other materials commonly found in a manufacturing environment.

Pay $60,000/year

To Apply: Email resume t jaclynb@epimed.com