Position Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Tool Maker is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining precision injection molds used in plastic medical device manufacturing. This role requires advanced machining skills, the ability to interpret 2D / 3D engineering drawings / models, and hands-on experience with manual and CNC machining equipment. The Tool Maker ensures molds meet exact specifications and operate reliably in production.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate injection molding problems to recommend and implement modifications as corrective actions.
- Build, assemble, and fit precision plastic injection molds from engineering drawings and CAD data
- Operate and set up manual machining equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses
- Program, set up, and operate CNC machining centers as needed
- Operate EDM equipment, including Sinker EDM and Wire EDM, to produce precision mold components
- Perform mold fitting, spotting, and assembly to ensure proper function and alignment
- Inspect and verify component dimensions using precision measurement equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, etc.)
- Root cause identification and implementations of corrective actions.
- The ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team, while working in a fast paced manufacturing environment
- Maintain tight tolerances and high-quality standards in all tooling work
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve mold performance and manufacturability
- Document work performed and maintain tooling records using existing systems.
- Work on special projects as they arise
- Actively demonstrating support through interactions with solid communication skills, attitude, dedication, commitment, respect, pride and trust.
- Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a safe, clean work environment while operating machining equipment and handling tooling components
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of plastic injection mold construction and tooling principles
- Ability to repair, modify and maintain high precision production injection molds and robot assembly tools
- Proficiency with manual machining equipment: mills, lathes, grinders
- Experience operating CNC machining centers
- Hands-on experience with EDM Sinker and EDM Wire machines
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models
- Skilled in use of precision measurement and inspection equipment
- Ability to hold tight tolerances and maintain high precision
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- High attention to detail and craftsmanship
- Must have good troubleshooting skills
Education And Experience
- Must be 18 years of age
- Journeyman Tool Maker certification or equivalent experience
- Experience building multi-cavity or complex injection molds
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM software
- Experience with mold repair, maintenance, and production support
- Minimum of 5 years of Tool Making or Tools repair and Maintenance experience
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
- Work to be done in Manufacturing/toolroom environment. Working in controlled manufacturing areas (clean rooms) is at times required.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- This role routinely uses precision machining and measurement equipment.
- Requires standing, lifting tooling components, and working with metal materials.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time
About Us
ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.
With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.
We're Ready To Bring You Consistent Quality, Innovation, And Value In More Areas Than Ever. Our Focus Allows Us To Bring You
- Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
- The industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
- IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
- Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.
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