Essentra is looking to hire a 1st Shift Tool Maker in our Erie, PA location. As a Tool Maker, you will be responsible for constructing new tooling or replacement tooling to blueprint designs ensuring all dimensions are met.
What we offer:
- SIGN-ON BONUS! - We offer a $2,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus! Paid over the following pay periods:
- $500.00 to be paid at first pay period after hire.
- $500.00 to be paid after 45 days of employment.
- $1,000.00 to be paid after 90 days of employment.
- Compensation - Starting at $25.00/hour
- Eligible for a yearly bonus incentive
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401K +company match
- Yearly steel or composite toe boot reimbursement program available
- Vacation and Holidays!
Job Duties:
- Build new tools to blueprints and documentation of steel dimensions
- Troubleshoot and repair tools or mold bases
- Troubleshoot manifold and controller problems
- Provide support to Changeover, Production, Engineering and Quality teams
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Complete repair work orders.
- Provide your own tools
- Work overtime as needed based on the needs of the business
Required:
- Must have experience working with hot runner manifolds and controllers
- Must have CNC programming experience
- Forklift experience
- Excellent knowledge of tool making procedures.
- Good organization and planning skills
- Can operate all manual tool room machines and equipment
- Must be able to hold close tolerances consistently
- Must have basic computer skills and knowledge
- Work safely in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to read and write in English
- Must be willing to work 6:00am - 2:30pm
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4 years tool & die apprenticeship or equivalent (working with plastic injection molds)
- Additional functions as assigned by management
Preferred:
- Working with injection molding machines and troubleshooting jobs
- Overhead bridge crane experience
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Essentra's global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes over 3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centers and 33 sales & service centers serving c.69,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy.
Essentra is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify employer.
