1st Shift Machinist​/Tool Prep

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Landmark Plastic, a leading manufacturer of plastic products used in the horticulture industry is looking for an individual to handle our Tooling Prep in Thermoforming. This position will provide tooling and maintenance support in preparation, maintenance and organization of our tooling needed for TF processing.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Is responsible for both training/competency in Safety
• LPC LOTO (lockout/tagout)
• Sit-down counterweight forklift training (including LPC certification)
• Hoist, endless web sling and magnet safety
• Understanding and demonstrated competency with hand tools needed for tool prep tasks
• Understanding and demonstrated competency for component definitions :mold, hole burner, dies, TF, IP and TP
• QAD competency in accessing, understanding and utilizing specific browsers
• LPC Item Master Browse
• LPC Production Schedule Browse – From Job Name and can determine tooling sequence
• Inventory Detail by Item Browse
• SharePoint – Can enter tooling repair and requests
• Record keeping – understands and demonstrates keeping and maintaining good tooling preparation notes
• Tooling Component - Can identify where and how to clean various tooling components
• Tool Cleaning – understands and demonstrates where and how to clean various tooling components
• Tooling Inspection responsibilities including:
• Competency for looking for damaged, broken and missing components
• Punches – assessment for issues such as chipping and acceptable tooling which are flat and sharp
• Plugs – ability to determine of tooling is broken, wobbly or needs sanding or repair
• Steel Rule Dies – ability to verify appropriate sharpness and identify loose rule and rollover
• Blow Seal – Identify worn or missing seals
• Trouble Shooting – Identify and correct issues with clamp frame, water, air and mold alignment issues.
• Minor Repair of tooling and components including demonstrated ability to
• Retap stripped threads & install Heli coils
• Rebuild clamp air cylinders
• Replace Broken mold plugs
• Ability to do minor maintenance (air and water lines)
• Hole burner – solder broken wires, straighten wires and add electrical plug
• Replace broken tag slot dies and punches
• Tooling Testing…demonstrated ability to
• Clamp cylinder/frame works
• Water check for leaks
• Checks hold burner continuity
• Ready tooling package for installation in machine by…
• Assembling correct length bolts
• Reconfiguring mold ribbings, mold plugs, locator, punches, dies & knives
• Communication…ability and demonstrated competency to…
• Prioritize work tasks with minimal supervision
• Work well with Tool Room Mgr to get tooling repair & replacement parts
• Chat often with TF set-up team to find out when tooling will be needed
• Housekeeping – keeping work are organized, neat, clean & safe

• Previous tooling experience e
• Knowledge of basic math skills along with some more complex formulas including measurements.
• Must demonstrate mechanical reasoning skills and ability.
• Must have excellent deductive reasoning and troubleshooting skills.
• Must correctly practice all safety procedures.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Skill in the use of hand tools, drills, grinders, saws, and other related equipment preferred.
• Excellent time management and the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong team player with excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Great attitude and a willingness to learn.