About Signature Plastics
Established in 1995, Signature Plastics has become one of the leading plastic manufacturers that serves the construction, refrigeration, point of purchase, furniture and other industries in the North American market. We specialize in plastic extrusion of small to medium sized products with a competitive edge in complex geometry and tight tolerances.
Why work with us?
- Great team culture and learning environment.
- Progressive management focused on collaboration, support and empowerment.
- Excellent compensation package including benefits package.
- Opportunity to grow your career within Signature Plastics and our partners.
Position Summary
The Extrusion Tooling Specialist is responsible for preparing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing extrusion tooling to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role plays a critical part in ensuring tooling performance meets quality standards, dimensional requirements, and production run rates.
Working Hours
Our facility operates on a 24-hour production schedule, Monday through Thursday, utilizing two 12-hour shifts:
- Day Shift: 6:45 AM – 6:45 PM
- Night Shift: 6:45 PM – 6:45 AM
Employees may be assigned to either shift based on operational requirements. For the position of Extrusion Tooling Specialist, employees will be scheduled Monday to Friday 7:00AM to 4:00PM. Flexibility is required, as schedules may be adjusted to meet production demands. The Company reserves the right to modify shift assignments, schedules, and staffing requirements as necessary and will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of any changes.
Key Responsibilities
Tooling Preparation & Maintenance
- Prepare extrusion dies, calibration vacuums, jig plates, and related tooling for production.
- Review sample and running conditions from die testing and make required tooling adjustments.
- Complete and maintain tooling documentation, including shot reports and engineering drawings.
- Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions to achieve quality and production targets.
- File, grind, shim, polish, fit, assemble, repair, and modify tooling components as required.
- Inspect completed tooling for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, contour conformity, and defects.
- Attend initial production runs to verify tooling performance and ensure product dimensions meet master sample specifications.
Equipment & Tool Usage
Operate and maintain a variety of equipment, including:
- Surface, profile, and rotary grinding machines
- Bench, die, and disc grinders
- Arc, TIG, stick, and portable welders
- Arbor presses, die spotting presses, and drill presses
- Precision measuring and inspection equipment including dial indicators, optical flats, telescoping gauges, and thread ring gauges
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure all required quality inspections and tests are completed accurately.
- Identify and implement improvements that enhance tooling performance, product quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the department.
Core Expectations
Safety
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following all Company policies, procedures, and applicable health and safety regulations.
- Immediately report accidents, injuries, hazards, and unsafe conditions.
- Contribute ideas that improve workplace safety.
Quality
- Demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality products and internal customer service.
- Ensure all work meets established quality standards and specifications.
Productivity & Delivery
- Complete assigned work efficiently and within established timelines.
- Support production requirements through flexibility, cross-training, and overtime when required.
- Proactively resolve tooling and quality issues to minimize downtime and maximize output.
Attendance & Reliability
- Maintain excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
- Adhere to all Company attendance and scheduling policies.
Initiative & Problem Solving
- Work independently with minimal supervision once trained.
- Identify opportunities to support team objectives and address issues proactively.
- Exercise sound judgment when diagnosing problems and recommending solutions.
Teamwork
- Foster a respectful, collaborative, and positive work environment.
- Support coworkers, share knowledge, and contribute to overall team success.
- Provide and receive constructive feedback professionally.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw materials, quality control principles, and production methods.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the, Production Supervisor, or other designated leadership team member.
Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Experience:
- Tool and Dye: 3 years (required)
- Extrusion: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
