Tool Room - Apprentice

Summary

The Tool Room Apprentice participates in on-the-job training and technical instruction to develop the skills necessary to become a qualified Tool Room Technician.

Under the guidance of experienced tool room personnel, the apprentice assists with the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plastic injection molds and related tooling.

The apprentice will learn to safely operate machine shop equipment, interpret technical drawings, identify tooling issues, and perform mold maintenance and repairs.

The position requires a commitment to developing technical skills, following established safety procedures, and working effectively with the Tool Room team to support production efficiency and equipment reliability.

Core Competencies 



* Communication


* Focus on Working Safely 


* Team Work          


* Problem Solving   


* Accountability and Dependability


* Ethics and Integrity


* Analytical


* Tooling and Mechanical Experience

Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements



* CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation


* CSA Z142.02 Std.

For Press Operation


* Monitoring & Measuring


* Specific Facility Standards Training


* Lockout / Tag-Out Training


* Equipment Maintenance


* Scissor Lift



* Workplace Inspection Training

Job Duties



* Assist experienced tool room personnel with the inspection, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plastic injection molds.


* Learn to identify mold damage, wear, defects, and other conditions that may affect production, part quality, or equipment performance.


* Develop proficiency in the safe operation and use of machine shop equipment, including surface grinders, Bridgeport milling machines, lathes, saws, and other applicable tooling equipment.


* Learn proper machine setup, tool selection, feeds and speeds, measuring techniques, and machining practices.


* Assist with grinding, machining, fitting, polishing, and modifying mold components under appropriate supervision.


* Learn to read and interpret blueprints, tool drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to support tooling repairs and manufacturing of replacement components.


* Develop an understanding of plastic injection mold functions and components, including lifters, retractors, hook slides, hot runner systems, valve gates, and water systems.


* Assist with troubleshooting mold-related issues in the Tool Room and at the press, as trained and authorized.


* Learn to identify basic electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing issues associated with injection molds and related equipment.


* Develop proficiency in using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and other applicable measurement tools.


* Assist with welding, polishing, and surface repair activities as skills and training permit.


* Learn to perform preventative maintenance in accordance with establish...