Tool & Die Apprentice

Overview

Aptar uses insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for customers and make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

We create “a-ha moments” by bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including solutions for fragrance, ketchup dispensing, and patient-connected technologies that help adherence to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America with over 13,000 employees in 18 countries.

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by supporting an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

• Disassembly of molds, cleaning of mold components and reassembly of molds with some direction from tool maker.
• Simple machining (as individual capabilities allow).
• Cleaning and straightening of mold vault. Cleaning and changing of washer unit and coolant tanks. Perform preventative maintenance of molding rooms.
• Perform pin changes and complex conversions in multi-cavity tooling, in the press and in the tool room.
• Participate in a machine maintenance program. Do general housekeeping.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting of hot runners and hot runner controllers.
• Hydraulic cylinder maintenance and repair.
• Ability to be trained, attend off-site classes and complete all requirements to become a Tool and Die Maker.
• CNC and manual machine operations.
• Master CAM and programming of tool paths.
• Caliper, indicator, micrometer, bore gauges, and measurement taking.

• Mechanical ability as demonstrated by a test.
• Math skills as demonstrated by a test.
• Physical ability to perform activities in a toolroom.
• 12th grade education and basic knowledge of multimeter.
• Prior experience in a tooling or manufacturing atmosphere.

• An exciting, diverse and value-based working environment.
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• An outstanding benefits package, including 401(k), vacation, medical, dental, vision, maternity/paternity leave, life insurance for you and optional for dependents, LTD, STD, flex spending, pet care, auto & home, critical illness, and a wellness program.

Aptar is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Nearest Major Market:
Midland, Michigan

Nearest Secondary Market:
Saginaw