Tool Maker

Company Information

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 78 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Applied Solutions Group, Construction Solutions Group, Industrial Technologies Group, and Metal Processing Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

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Primary Responsibilities

• Product Design & Development: Manage design and development of new or existing products.
• Tool & Equipment Oversight: Oversee tool startups, validation, and manufacturing projects; maintain documentation for molds, procurement, and qualifications.
• Strategic Planning: Lead tool design, development standards, and source selection for mold modifications.
• Production Implementation: Organize and update pins and molds; implement new product designs, processes, installations, and upgrades.
• Machining & Welding: Set up, calibrate, maintain, program, and operate machining equipment; perform TIG, MIG, and Stick welding.
• Technical Skills: Read blueprints and GD&T symbols; compute dimensions, measure workpieces; verify product accuracy with precision instruments; troubleshoot and debug equipment.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement; cross-train in complementary skills; ensure safety compliance and proper use of PPE.
• Maintenance & Repairs: Perform preventative maintenance; make and repair jigs, fixtures, and tooling; maintain tool room equipment.
• CNC Machining: Operate and program CNC machines; interpret and edit code; use CAM software; provide technical support and training.
• Communication & Coordination: Update supervisors and sales teams on projects; collaborate with departments for quality and process improvements; confer with tool vendors on P.O.’s and progress.

Education

• BS degree in Plastics Engineering, Plastics or Polymer Science or 8 years of equivalent work experience

Skills & Relevant Work Experience

• 7-10 years minimum experience in cavitation molding of precision small parts. Specific experience in compression and injection molding is preferred.
• Computer proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD, Microsoft Office & AS400- MAPICS software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of plastic processing and plastic materials
• Knowledge of tool design and molding principles
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires excellent mobility and the use of proper lifting techniques to avoid injury. 
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours per day.
• Must have very good manual dexterity, use of hand and eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• May be exposed to high levels of heat.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crouch, walk and sit.