Journeyman Toolmaker

WHO ARE WE?

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

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through 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.

JOB DUTIES

• Under minimal supervision, plan, lay out and perform all bench, machine and finishing operations required to alter and condition intricately designed and constructed plastic injection molding dies and related fixtures
• Work from special instructions to either maintain or alter molds to achieve improvements to the original design
• Monitor mold performance and inspect own work or work performed by other tool workers
• Operate all Tool Room machines
• Perform difficult machine set-ups and operations that require improvising of tools and machines for adaption beyond the normal range and capacities of available equipment
• Instruct Toolmakers, Machinists and Technicians in the performance of their duties, including training new employees
• Operate forklift truck and overhead crane
• Read blue prints
• Troubleshoot and repair hot runner systems

 QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• State indentured apprenticeship or equivalent knowledge of tooling trade, plastic molding techniques and material characteristics
• 5+ years related work experience
• Proven hot runner expertise with multiple types of systems
• Highly experienced at electrical troubleshooting
• Proven experience with high cavitation molding
• Bi-injection / Stack tooling experience required
• Fork truck training (provided by Aptar-Mukwonago)
• Perform welding operations
• Machine troubleshooting/maintenance/repair

 Non-Mandatory Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of soldering & brazing
• Knowledge of welding
• Knowledge of NC programming & machines
• CAD experience
• Good organizational skills
• Computer skills

Be You. Be Aptar.

Aptar is an equal opportunities 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.