Mold Repair Technician

Mold Repair Technician Job Highlights

Company Profile

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world.

Job Profile

The company (Cooper Tire, a Goodyear company) is recruiting a Mold Repair Technician who will be responsible for bringing damaged molds back to a brand-new state and recutting molds that require work as a result of engineering changes.

Initially, the candidate will receive training at our flagship Findlay, OH shop for a short time and be mentored long-term at the Texarkana, TX location by the repair team to fulfill the job duties required.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Diploma

Work Experience

• Previous experience in Auto Bodywork or complete trade school or an apprenticeship in the field (preferred)
• Welding experience (preferred)
• Previous experience operating CNC machining equipment and CAM programming or completed trade school or an apprenticeship in machining Cooper Tire (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mold condition to determine necessary repairs
• Performs mold repair and rework including, but not limited to, drilling, welding, peening, buffing, sanding, mill usage, lathe usage, sandblasting, and CO² blasting.
• Reads engineering prints/documents to determine rework required on a given mold
• Repair and rework inspection/adherence and enforcement of Quality standards
• Work planning for schedule adherence in process molds to get back into service at the plant

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and problem-solve effectively
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Ability to work M-F, day shift, non-union
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Attention to detail
• Being a great teammate and servant to our plant customers and organization
• Hands-on aptitude
• Knowledgeable and attentive to safety requirements

Employer’s Statement

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.