Injection Mold Tool Technician

Company: MXL Industries
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

MXL IndustriesEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Description:
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veterans.Drug Free Work Environment-Testing RequiredAt MXL, everything you touch makes a difference.From the optical face shields used by firefighters, first responders, the military, and motorsport enthusiasts, to the tiny optical components used in smoke detector sensors, your work helps us make products that save lives.MXL's optical components are critical to the success of military and first responders all over the world. MXL products are uncompromising in quality and performance. We are currently seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician that will be responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance of optical injection molds, as well as identify opportunities for improvement. This is a day shift position (7:00am-3:30pm) with occasional overtime and/or weekends as needed.As a member of the MXL team, you can expect:Culture - At MXL, you will encounter a positive culture focused on dignity, respect, safety, quality, and teamwork.Excellent employer reputation - Voted one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania 10 times in the last 15 years!Job stability - As an essential business, we have not been negatively impacted by COVID-19.Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package - Including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances, 401k with employer match, health savings account, employee wellness program, paid time off, holidays, family picnic, team appreciation dinner, team charitable events and fundraising, and more.Key ResponsibilitiesWith a high level of independence, this position will be responsible for:Maintaining inventory of all injection molding tools.Keeping records of preventative and/or corrective maintenance of all injection molding tools.Performing preventative and corrective maintenance of all injection molding tools.Verifying dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications.Using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.Studying blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.Setting up and operating conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.Visualizing and computing dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specificationsInspecting finished surfaces for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects; smoothing and polishing flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grindersFitting and assembling parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand toolsFiling, grinding, shimming, and adjusting different parts to properly fit them together.Lifting, positioning, and securing machined parts on surface plates or worktables using hoists, vises, and other equipmentOrdering and maintaining inventory for spare parts.Working with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry and applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations.Collaborating with the Manufacturing and Engineering teams, and tooling partners when required, to provide recommendations associated with modifications and or maintenance needed to support existing injection molding tools.Interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Supporting outsourcing repairs and new injection molding tool builds as required.

Requirements:
High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED); machinist or trade school graduateMinimum of 8 years' experience with injection molding tooling maintenanceJourneyman Tool & Die Maker certification preferredKnowledge of injection molding processesPowered Industrial Truck/Fork Lift TruckKnowledge of and working ability with computers, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet. About Lancaster County, PA:Great location! Lancaster provides opportunities for a variety of lifestyle choices; from a relaxed country feel to vibrant urban activities and easy access tomajor metropolitan centers. If you enjoy outdoor activities, sports, amusement parks, and the bounty of local farms, art, history, culture and more, this is a great place for you to work and live. Lancaster is nestled in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, within convenient driving distance to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New York City, Atlantic City, and Washington D.C.About our Company:MXL Industries, Inc. has earned a global reputation for manufacturing high quality optical plastic products for 52 years. We design and build optical injection molds, perform optical injection molding, apply specialty coatings, route, and assemble. We use various optical resins such as polycarbonate, acrylic, Apec, and polystyrene and are able to mold in laser eye protection (LEP) dyes for various commercial and military applications. We dip coat, flow coat, spin coat, and vacuum deposit parts using abrasion resistant, anti-fog, NFPA, metallization, anti-reflective, and partially reflective coatings.MXL Industries, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.PI197749674

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