Mold Maintenance Technician

Mold Maintenance Technician

Education

Industrial Technical Diploma in Plastics Technology and Mold Fitting

Job Purpose

Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on production molds to minimize breakdowns and downtime while ensuring product quality and extending mold service life.

Required Experience

Experience: 5 to 10 years

 Receive reports on mold breakdowns, diagnose underlying issues, and implement necessary repairs.

 Execute preventive maintenance schedules, which include cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating molds.

 Assess and replace worn-out components, such as pins, springs, guides, bushings, ejection elements, and cooling parts.

 Examine cooling circuits for leaks, check mechanical movements, and evaluate the condition of molding surfaces.

 Document maintenance activities, including spare parts utilized, reasons for failures, and corrective measures taken.

 Assist production teams during the installation and removal of molds, and evaluate mold performance following repairs.