TOOLROOM TECHNICIAN

Imagine a Career with Purpose and Possibilities

Imagine being part of a global team of problem solvers whose material science innovations help improve people's lives. Every day, you will transform ideas into impact by using science, technology, and creativity to solve real-world challenges.

At TekniPlex, you will collaborate with over 8,000 colleagues in 12 countries, all united by a common purpose: to create safer and smarter solutions that impact everyday life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you will help drive industries that truly matter, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas matter and your contributions count. You will be encouraged to think innovatively, collaborate with multicultural teams, and continue to develop professionally. Your work will contribute to patient safety and comfort, protect the integrity of essential products, and support innovations that improve daily life.

Because at TekniPlex, you don't just make products – you help build the future.

About TekniPlex Healthcare

TekniPlex Healthcare uses advanced materials, scientific expertise, and cutting-edge technologies to develop and provide critical solutions for medical and diagnostic devices, drug delivery systems, and sterile packaging applications for the healthcare sector.

With a global presence, the division possesses a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and medical environment, enabling it to offer exceptional barrier properties for drugs and precision medical devices designed for interventional and therapeutic procedures.

Within the medical device sector, TekniPlex Healthcare acts as a comprehensive CDMO partner, supporting every stage of the product lifecycle, from design and development to component manufacturing and final assembly.

Through its extensive portfolio, the division continues to evolve to meet the growing demand for high-impact drugs and critical healthcare products that benefit both healthcare professionals and patients.

Professional Opportunity

Tool Room Technician - Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.

At TekniPlex Healthcare, we are seeking specialized talent to join our team as a Tool Room Technician. This position is responsible for ensuring the correct maintenance, repair, and adjustment of plastic injection molds, guaranteeing their optimal performance in production, minimizing downtime, and ensuring the quality of the final product.

Required Profile

General Job Description

The Tool Room Technician is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance activities on plastic injection molds, diagnosing failures, carrying out repairs and adjustments, as well as collaborating with production areas to guarantee operational continuity and product quality within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Education

• Technical degree in Machinery and Tools, Industrial Mechanics, or a related field (desirable).

Experience

• Experience in maintenance of plastic injection molds (desirable).

Specific Knowledge, Training, and Skills

1. Knowledge of mold steels and heat treatments.
2. Skill in the use of measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, among others).
3. Reading and interpretation of blueprints.
4. Knowledge of plastic injection processes (desirable).
5. Ability to work under pressure.
6. Ability to work in a team.

Main Responsibilities

1. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plastic injection molds.
2. Diagnose mold failures, including wear, leaks, misalignments, and cavity damage.
3. Disassemble, clean, repair, and assemble molds according to technical specifications.
4. Adjust critical components such as cores, cavities, ejectors, slides, and cooling systems.
5. Interpret technical blueprints, mechanical drawings, and tolerances.
6. Operate workshop machinery such as surface grinders, milling machines, lathes, and polishing equipment.
7. Perform cavity polishing to meet required finishes.
8. Ensure proper storage and control of molds and spare parts.
9. Document work performed through maintenance and repair logs.
10. Collaborate with the production area for troubleshooting machine issues.
11. Propose improvements to optimize the lifespan and performance of molds.

Languages

• Spanish required.

• Basic English desirable.

For more information about our company and our global impact, please visit:

www.tekniplex.com