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INTRODUCTION:

This job description describes the authority, duties, responsibilities, reporting relationships and measure of accomplishment for the functional position of Tool Room Personnel of All-Plastics.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The basic function of Tool Room Personnel is to build or repair all types, sizes and shapes of plastic injection molds and to assemble and test complex tools and molds in production.

AUTHORITY:

Tool Room Personnel receive sufficient authority from and are accountable to the Tool Room Manager for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Tool Room Personnel have the authority to take any reasonable action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position so long as such action does not deviate from established company policies and is consistent with sound business judgment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Tool Room Personnel reports directly to the Tool Room Manager.

This position does not supervise any direct reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The principal duties and responsibilities of the Tool Room Personnel consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions, sketches, or from the actual part to be copied or fitted.
• Plans the setup and operation of various machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, and machine tool feeds and speeds.
• Heat treats and welds parts as required.
• Uses precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspections before, during, and after machining.
• Uses hand tools of the trade for modifications as required.
• Fits and assembles mold parts, tools, and dies. Sets up, runs off, and tests molds to produce a product meeting specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and making any necessary modifications.
• May assist machinists and millwrights in injection molding press overhaul.
• May assist product designers by providing information about potential manufacturing difficulties with new product designs.
• Various other duties as assigned

MEASUREMENT OF PERFORMANCE:

The Tool Room Personnel shall be deemed to be performing in a satisfactory manner when the following have been met and/or exceeded:

Goals Outlined on Matrix:

• Unscheduled DT Mold

Acceptable attendance as set forth by the Tool Room Manager.

Overall satisfaction of immediate supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Required: High School Diploma

SKILLS:

Completion of formal apprenticeship program, technical school training program, or completion of in-company five-year training program.

Familiarity with "hot runner" mold systems.

Good problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.

Ability to communicate with designers concerning technical ramifications of designs.

Willingness to follow safety rules when operating machine tools and assembling heavy mold parts.

PHYSICAL:

Includes lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and use of hands and arms.

Job requires the ability to move mold parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Excellent corrected vision to read blueprints and to perform careful inspection of molds and test products.

Excellent manual dexterity, muscular control, and a delicate touch to accomplish precision work without damage to valuable molds.

MENTAL: Must be able to read, write and speak English.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work throughout the plant in both air conditioned and non-air-conditioned situations. Work environment may be hazardous, noisy, and dusty.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

This job description is intended to serve as a general list of the requirements for this position, the authority for action that the person occupying this position has, and the responsibilities and duties to be performed. It is not intended as a contract for employment, nor does it guarantee employment for a period of time. I have reviewed, and understand the above job description and believe it to be accurate and complete. I also agree that management retains the right to change this job description at any time.