Tooling Set Up Mechanic

Bedford Park, IL
  • Installs Molds to successfully complete changeovers with minimal supervision.

  • Perform any maintenance repair work on tooling that is required to support operations.

  • Maintain shop equipment in good working condition.

  • Installs tooling (cavities, plugs, etc.) into mold bases (molds).

  • Identify and troubleshoot tooling problem.

  • Provide timely support to other departments.

  • Work with tooling team members on all aspects of the job.

  • Demonstrates the proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety procedures.

  • Maintains a clean work area.

  • Performs PMs on Molds and components.

  • Complete paperwork accurately and in a timely matter.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Adheres to all safety rules and regulations.

  • Ensures housekeeping in area(s) of responsibility is safe, clean and 6S

  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

  • Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.

  • Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.

  • Polish machine marks from flat and contoured surfaces of tooling components using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or die grinders.

  • Measure dimensions and inspect completed products or work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.

  • Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.

  • Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability.

  • Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.

  • Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

  • Replace worn equipment components.

Salary info:

$24.71 - $31.07 / hr