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Tooling Technician

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Tooling Technician is responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and

repair of machines.   The Tooling Technician is responsible for the repair, reconditioning

and fabrication of all custom parts utilized on the bag making equipment. This position

will support continuous improvement activities through the development and fabrication

of components to improve safety, process reliability or eliminate scrap. The Tooling 

Supervisor will fulfill the responsibilities of this role when vacant.

Location: Merced, CA

Pay Range: $23.50 – $33.50/hour

FLSA Status: Hourly

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Disassembles and reassembles injection molds and hot runner systems.

•   Performs mold changes.

•   Performs routine preventative maintenance activities.

•   Repairs water leaks as necessary.

•   Monitors and analyzes injection mold tooling wear and spare parts usage.

•   Reworks broken or worn parts as required.

•   Maintains records of work performed.

•   Understands injection molding process.

•   Operates tool room equipment (Lathes, mills, grinders, vertical and horizontal cut off saws)

•   Uses various measuring instruments (calipers, dial indicators and micrometers)

•   Forklift and overhead crane experience.

•   Uses electrical measuring tools (digital or analog voltmeter).

•   Demonstrates the ability to use hand tools for the Mold Department.

•   Works from drawings, verbal instruction or sketches.

•   Uses basic math skills as required.

•   Continuously works towards improving safety, quality, productivity, and reducing scrap.

•   Supervises project as well as performs technical lead roles.

•   Responsible for overseeing food safety.

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

EDUCATION:

• Minimum 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR SKILLS:

• 5+ years of experience working in a maintenance capacity in an industrial/manufacturing/machine shop environment or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance several projects at the same time.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with minimum instruction and monitoring.
• Able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Basic understanding of purchasing practices.
• Maintains a professional appearance and high level of conduct.
• Overtime, weekend, and holiday work mandatory when required.
• Good verbal and written communications.
• Ability to provide written well documented reports for internal and external Customers.
• Strong Math aptitude
• Proficient in Microsoft office – (Power Point /Excel/ Word/Outlook)
• Knowledge of various types of metals and properties.
• Assembly building and prototyping a plus
• Ability to work with and understand AC and DC voltage
• Work from plans and specifications
• Work with limited supervision, follow oral and written instructions
• Form and maintain effective working relationships with others

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Frequently standing, walking and sitting

Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle machinery

Frequently bend, stoop and reach

Visual Acuity (VA)

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Moderate working conditions
• Exposure to variable noise levels
• Often exposed to moving mechanical parts

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WE OFFER:

• Day 1 Benefits Enrollment
• Retirement 401K Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more…

IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE THESE COMPETENCIES:

We are looking for people who are willing to achieve results, even under tough circumstances consistently, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow, be challenged, and develop people to meet their career and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Can you create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes,’ come and join us.

OUR PROMISE

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company leading in sustainability, technology, and more industry. We consider ourselves the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, experience, and opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, with personal development opportunities, training, and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you.

ABOUT SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for the better. We partner with our customers to bring food products to consumers worldwide in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering cartons, pouches, and bag-in-boxes. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, consumers, and the world. Sustainability guides us; technology empowers us, but our people’s passion and drive enable us to deliver better.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.