Full-Time Salem, Virginia Job Details Description STS Group is seeking a motivated and committed Tooling Technicians for both 1st and 2nd shift at the manufacturing operation in Salem, Virginia - flexibility is required. Perform daily shop inspections and preventive maintenance Exposure to metal fabrication, welding (Stick, MIG and TIG) Ability to weld aluminum and steel Performs all tasks in a safe manner Comply with safety rules and company policies Set-Up and get molds ready for each mold change Maintain thermoplastic molds to ensure consistent quality, output and yield Complete daily mold change sheets and other required paperwork Complete/participate in any and all PPS activities as directed by Supervisors Communicate effectively with production team member, Team Leaders, Engineers, and Inspectors to ensure quality installation of molds Troubleshoot issues with the molds Perform preventive maintenance on injection mold tooling and prior to mold changes Trouble shoot any problems involved with mold changes Remove and install Hot Runner Service Support Engineers with tool design reviews on new builds Ability to determine feasibilities of engineering changes during design review Salary and Benefits: Adler Pelzer offers a competitive pay and benefits package as well as the opportunity to grow one’s career. Salary range $30-$35/hour.  Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, other insurance options, paid time off, 401(K) match, life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others), and tuition reimbursement. We are an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-Verify Program. To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our website at www.AdlerPelzer.com Qualifications Skills Preferred Welding: Advanced Mechanical machine repair: Advanced Metal fabrication: Advanced Troubleshooting: Advanced Decision Making: Advanced Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Experience Preferred 2-3 years: Tool and Die Maintenance experience with large tools