Location: Bristol,IN, USA
Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. We are also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under- vehicle service industry in the United States. Myers Industries was started in 1933, by Meyer and Louis Myers, as a tire supply storefront in Akron, Ohio. In 1946, the Company began manufacturing plastic and rubber products related to the tire industry for distribution. In 1963, Myers Industries, Inc. was established and grew into a diversified plastics manufacturer and tire repair supply distributor. Since then, Myers Industries has expanded to become a leading polymer manufacturer of material handling containers and distributor of tire repair and retread products for both domestic and international markets. Mold Shop - Mold Shop Tech Job Overview: Responsible for fabricating, maintaining, and repairing production tooling and fixtures for secondary trim operations. Mold makers usually work regular business hours and spend much of their time in factories, with long hours spent on their feet. Additionally, there are a lot of repetitive motions associated with this job, such as twisting or turning, in an environment with potentially distracting noise levels. This job is well suited to people who are technically and mechanically skilled, have strong math skills, enjoy problem-solving, and have good communication skills to liaise with design teams and colleagues. Duties and Responsibilities • Review prints and plan the building/repairing of molds/fixtures. • Builds, modifies and repairs tooling and trim fixtures as required. • Welding both MIG and TIG • Use various machinery and equipment such as lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, press brakes, shears, iron workers, and band saws. *Sandblasting • Inspects damaged or defective tooling, fixture and parts to determine/plan corrective action. • inspect products and select the correct shop equipment, precision measurement devices and other tools needed for a job. • Train personal on the use of new mold or trim fixtures you've built • Hand trim samples/prototype parts as required. • Simple wood working/constructing simple wood forms/fixtures Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Basic Print Reading • Able to Weld Aluminum and Steel • Operations of basic equipment such as press brake, lathe, shear, band saws, and a variety of basic metal and wood working hand tools. • Basic Machining skills preferred, but not required. • Good Communication skills • Good organization skills • Willing to be forklift certified. Education and Experience • High School Diploma or Equivalent required • Welding experience required. • Basic machining skills preferred. Working Conditions • Must be able to work in a hot humid environment for extended periods of time. • Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment Physical Requirements • Must be able to bend, stretch, lift, and pull molds that could weight 45+ lbs. • Must be able to stand a majority of the shift • Must be able to sit, climb, kneel, crouch, walk when required Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.