Position: Tooling Technician III

Location: Chatham, NY

Wage: Up to $37.73/hr

Shift: Swing shift (alternates weekly between 7am-3pm and 3pm-11pm) or 3rd shift (11pm-7am)

Signing Bonus: Up to $5,000

Relocation Package: Partial

Must-Have Qualifications:

1. Injection molding experience

2. Mechanical and electrical aptitude

3. Hydraulic and pneumatic experience

4. Two or more years of mold maintenance experience

Job Description:

The Tooling Technician III is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing molds and tools for optimal performance.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

- Follow and assist in developing Safety and Housekeeping procedures

- Practical machining tasks, including milling, lathe turning, precision grinding, and polishing

- Use of metrology equipment and documentation of measurements

- Read and interpret Mold Prints, 3D Renderings, and Schematics

- Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems (cylinders, motors, valve gates, and hot runner systems)

- Practical injection molding experience, including managing cooling, venting, and steel condition issues

- Maintain communication between processing, production, and maintenance groups

- Assist in documenting mold setups and assembly procedures

- Follow daily mold setup and repair priorities as indicated by IQMS and scheduler

- Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks as documented in the IQMS module

Requirements:

- Minimum of two years machine shop/mold maintenance experience with a high school diploma or equivalent

- Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, hydraulics, and mechanical aptitude

- Understanding of metrology and related equipment

- Working knowledge of Windows-based PC programs

- MIG or TIG welding experience is a plus

Benefits:

Sonoco Products Company offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with FSA and HSA options

- 401(k) retirement plan with company match

- Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Program

- Paid time off and holidays

- A variety of company-paid and voluntary insurance options (life, personal accident, and disability)

- Tuition reimbursement

For more details or to apply, please contact Partners@connexzia.com.