Mold Maintenance Technician

Mold Maintenance Technician

Location:

New Orleans, LA

Category

Manufacturing & Production

Division

Intralox

Hours

All Shifts

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Intralox, L.L.C., a division of Laitram, L.L.C., and a global provider of conveyance solutions and services has an opening for a Mold Maintenance Technician in the Mold Shop. Technicians are responsible for the disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of Plastic Injection Tooling with a high level of accuracy. Other tasks include troubleshooting tooling problems, minor repairs, configuration changes, and the replacement of tooling components.

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize business worldwide each day. Intralox's conveyance solutions enhance food safety, power e-commerce, and solve challenges for industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods.

Together, our 3,000+ global employees are reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers' growth worldwide for more than 45 years. We consistently and sustainably work together to create long-term value by continuously improving products, services, and processes for our customers. Our award-winning customer service team provides comprehensive support and access to technical experts to deliver fast, reliable solutions.

Intralox was founded upon the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We aim as a company to practice these principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence.

We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Responsibilities

• Keeping production molds in a ready to run state.

• Receiving information from the previous shift and ensuring a smooth transition.

• Troubleshooting and predicting mechanical and performance issues in our molds.

• Inspecting and analyzing critical components both old and new for defects.

• Identify and prioritize planned and unplanned work related to molds, focusing on the highest-priority tasks.

• Effectively communicate via email, radio, and comments on work orders to coordinate tasks and share critical information.

• Fabricate new hydraulic shafts and hoses as needed

• It is essential that this position be performed at the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Familiarity with reading blue prints and schematics

• Required to work a 12 hour shift. (days and nights as needed).

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to become proficient in operating cranes and forklifts.

• Pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical knowledge a plus.

• Effective communication (verbal and written)

• Strong attention to detail.

• Must be able to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, including the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Desired Qualifications

• Mold Making or Injection Mold processing experience or training

• CAD/CAM/CNC experience or training

• Machining and/or Mechanical experience

• Experience working with Mills and lathes

• Previous experience troubleshooting tooling problems and repairs.

• Minimum of (3) years of hands-on technical experience with a proven work history.

• Previous manufacturing, machine shop, injection molding or plastics experience.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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