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Tooling Technician IV (Injection Molding)

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts

The Tooling Technician IV is primarily responsible for the preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all injection molding tooling. This position supports continuous improvement initiatives by developing and fabricating components to enhance safety, process reliability, and scrap reduction. In the absence of a Process Engineer, this role assumes their key responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

At SIG (formerly Scholle IPN), we are an at-will employer and reserve the right to adjust or modify this list as necessary.

• Preventive Maintenance (PM) & Repair:
  • Manage and execute the mold PM schedule to ensure optimal performance.
  • Track and report On-Time Completion (OTC) % PM metric to maintain efficiency.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair Hot Runner systems, including valve gates.
  • Diagnose and address molding defects to determine if they are tool- or process-related.
  • Perform mold disassembly, reassembly, and refurbishment as needed.
• Inventory & Procurement:
  • Audit and track spare parts inventory for injection molds.
  • Order spare parts as needed to maintain production uptime.
• Process & Technical Support:
  • Develop Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs) for new and existing tooling.
  • Train Level 1, 2, and 3 Tooling Technicians to enhance team skill sets.
  • Work with tooling vendors for mold refurbishments, upgrades, and repairs.
  • Diagnose heating issues and read electrical diagrams for Hot Runner systems.
  • Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) at toolmaker facilities.
  • Identify process parameters for new or modified molds to ensure product quality.
• Molding Process & Training:
  • Complete Paulson Training (Practical Injection Molding - Basic Section) with an 80%+ passing score.
  • Demonstrate Paulson PIM Basic training skills in a production environment.
  • Understand and communicate how molding conditions impact part quality and strength.
  • Ensure the correct SOC is posted at each machine for the active tooling.
• Additional Duties:
  • Support continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Any other duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–10+ years of experience in injection mold tooling required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in injection molding.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
• Proficiency in basic math, including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Office, inventory management software).
• Understanding of quality control procedures, GMPs, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide training to junior technicians.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting required.
• Frequent use of hands to handle, feel, or manipulate machinery.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Strong visual acuity (VA) required for detailed inspection work.

WHAT WE OFFER

At SIG, we provide a comprehensive benefits package from Day 1, including:

• 401(k) Matching
• Day 1 Benefits Enrollment for you and your qualified dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection Plan 
• ...and much more!

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

• 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)

IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE THESE COMPETENCIES:

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, 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 and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals 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? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us.

WE OFFER:

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

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, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

ABOUT SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.

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