Franchino Mold is currently seeking a Systems Administrator. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining computer communication networks ensuring networks are running smoothly and upgrade networks to provide maximum performance.

• Fully supporting, configuring, maintaining and upgrading networks and servers
• Installing desktop and laptops software applications company-wide
• Ensure network security and connectivity
• Monitor servers, network switches and routers for utilization, availability, throughput, and latency
• Setup user accounts
• Specify systems requirements and design solutions
• Work with vendors on software/hardware pricing and solutions
• Respond and resolve problems reported by end user
• Being able to prioritize tasks and projects
• Follow-up IT issues with users, department managers, and team leaders
• Schedule servers and network as needed
• Research and make recommendations on servers, networks, and storage
• Collaborate with programmer on database design and server hardware/software requirements
• IT Project management
• Essential Skills and Experience
• Hardware/software peripherals installation
• Windows 2003/2008/2012 Server Operating systems
• Windows 7, Windows 10, Smartphone
• Support/configuring Linux/HPUX
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN, routers, firewall, VPN/VLAN
• Vmware, Hyper-V, Virtualization, Storage (NAS, SAN, DR), Backup, Tape \
• User software/hardware support and installation
• Patch installation and management
• Manufacturing software (JobBoss, Syteline) support
• Database support and management (Progress, Microsoft Access, SQL 2008/2012, MySQL), SQL syntax
• Crystal Reports, ODBC/RDO database connectivity
• MS Visual Studio Web/C# development
• Wireless network, security, Anti-spam (Baracuda 300)
• Microsoft Active Directory Services, Group Policy
• Install/configuring printers
• CAD/CAM software setup/support
• Microsoft IIS, Apache, and intranet
• Mitel VOIP phone system
• Systems documentation and procedure
• Network cables/crimping
• Microsoft Professional/Home (2007-2016)
• Scriptings, Powershell
• Track IT issues on a ticketing system
• Must have good communication skills and follow-up.
• Able to plan future projects as well as deal with current issues.

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a computer-related field

Benefits include medical insurance, paid vacation and 401(k).

You must undergo drug screening, provide your own tools and pass a physical examination.

If you are interested, please e-mail your resume. If qualified, we will contact you to set up an interview.

Plant-wide cleaners are primarily responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, clean and hygienic environment within the premises at which they work including office and manufacturing shop floor areas.

• Responsible for cleaning buildings, equipment and machinery including brushing, mopping, sweeping, dusting, polishing and wiping.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and ceilings.
• Must have a positive attitude, good work ethic, punctuality and be willing and able to learn.

Benefits include apprenticeship program, medical insurance, educational benefit, paid vacation and 401(k).

You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination.

The person hired as a General Laborer will perform various unskilled and semi-skilled manual work as directed by supervisor in the general shop and/or maintenance.  The employee must be able to use standard equipment and hand tools peculiar to the area of assignment.

• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have a positive attitude, good work ethic, punctuality and be willing and able to learn.

Benefits include apprenticeship program, medical insurance, educational benefit, paid vacation and 401(k).

You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination.

Franchino Mold’s CNC Lathe Operator is responsible for total CNC machine setup, programming, operation, maintenance and safety. You will be required to do multiple setups each day, including adjusting tool lengths and fixture offsets as necessary. When operating you will be required to assemble and preset tooling for subsequent operations during automated cycles to reduce machine downtime.

• CNC programming experience is required.
• Ability to work with little supervision and direction and ability to train others.
• Must have a good attitude, be self -motivated and be able to meet planned time lines.
• Open to candidates with 5+ years of experience.
• First shift position available.

Franchino Mold & Engineering is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician/Technician. Responsibilities include inspecting electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.

In addition, assist with preventative maintenance and repair of a wide range of CNC metal cutting machinery, building HVAC, plumbing, electrical compressed air systems, 480 volt electrical systems and material handling equipment and the company’s grounds. Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications. Other duties include inspection, maintenance and repair of overhead cranes, lift trucks and other lifting devices. Maintain compliance with company values, procedures and budgets and adherence to local, state and federal rules, laws and safety procedures. Must have your own tools.

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits include medical insurance, paid vacation and 401(k).

Franchino Mold & Engineering is seeking a Sales Engineer to prospect new customers, pursue new industry opportunities, investigate alternate lines of business, provide meaningful and timely input on marketing plans and assessments, and to follow up and develop opportunities from marketing plans. The Sales Engineer will also manage assigned “House Accounts” and maintain customer relations for future opportunities that meet or exceed the company’s profit goals. Act as a liaison between customers and the Design/Production departments of the Company. Provide the Quotation Manager with sufficient data so they can quote the jobs. Reviews quotations to assure hours and profitability meets or exceeds the Company’s requirements. Work with the Project Managers to create project time lines and communicate with customers to assure their expectations are met.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and balance a multitude of conflicting projects / demands simultaneously
• Proven ability to understand business problems, solve problems outside your immediate domain and develop creative business and technical solutions
• A strong team orientation and personal sense of motivation and accountability
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Travel Requirement: 50%

Education: Associates, Bachelor’s or Technical degree in Manufacturing Engineering preferred. Tool & Die sales experienced required.

Benefits include medical insurance, paid vacation and 401(k).

Scheduler/Shipping & Receiving position is responsible for scheduling the company’s jobs including new mold/die builds, repair work and contract machining.  Also responsible for the shipping and receiving process between the company and its vendors and customers.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to work and communicate with others required.  Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.  Must have a good attitude, be self -motivated and be able to meet planned time lines.

Prior experience with job scheduling software (JobBoss specifically) preferred, but open to candidates with various levels of experience.  Material Logistics Management or similar degree preferred.

EDM Operator will be responsible for total Wire and Sinker EDM programming, machine setup, operation, maintenance and safety.  Programming experience preferred but not required.  Ability to work with little supervision and direction.  Must have a good attitude, be self -motivated and be able to meet planned time lines.

Open to candidates with various levels of experience.  First shift available.

You must undergo drug screening, provide your own tools and pass a physical examination.

The FMEC Designer primary role is to assist our Engineering department with designing plastic injection molds and die cast dies. Experience with Unigraphics is strongly preferred, but not required if the candidate has experience with other design software. Ability to learn and understand the basic function and operation of molds and dies. Support Quotation Manager by gathering information, submitting RFQ’s for specialty items, rough mold layouts. Experience with Excel required. Must be self-motivated and able to meet planned time lines.

• Understands the function and operation of a die/mold function and operation.

• Effectively communicates with all disciplines (customer, vendors, other FMEC personnel) and effectively coordinates all information necessary to complete a die/mold design.

• Effectively communicates requirements to other team members to complete tasks.

• Identifies problems/opportunities and recommends viable solutions.

• Works independently and makes good decisions on own behalf.

• Understands department software(s) and uses effectively for tooling models and prints.

• Completes tasks accurately, within estimated hours and with minimal corrections.

• Exhibits personal continuous improvement of skills and capabilities.

Experience: 3-5 years.

Education: Associates Degree, or pursuit of degree, in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Design preferred.

First/Second shifts available.

CNC Machinists are responsible for total CNC machine setup, operation, maintenance and safety.  Perform a variety of milling, drilling, boring or other related operations to close and interrelated tolerances on CNC and non-CNC equipment.  CNC programming preferred but not required.  Ability to work with little supervision and direction.  Must have a good attitude, be self -motivated and be able to meet planned time lines.  Open to candidates with various levels of experience.

First/Second Shift Positions available.

CNC Boring Mill Operator responsible for total CNC machine setup, operation, maintenance and safety.  Perform a variety of milling, drilling, boring and other related operations.  Experience with Fanuc and Heidenhain Controls.  Knowledge of CAM software – Lemoine preferred but not required.  Ability to write and edit G & M code and work with little supervision and direction.  Must be self -motivated and able to meet planned time lines.

Moldmakers are responsible for the full assembly, repair and maintenance of dies/molds, inserts and components. Works from plans, diagrams and specifications to perform a group of related and unrelated operations to manufacture a completed product or component. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools.

• Possesses an overall knowledge of purpose, use, fit and function of all mold and die components.
• Knowledge of new mold assembly, die tear down and spotting.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of assembling molds and dies.
• Knowledge of polishing finished molds and dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify molds and dies using machine tools and hand tools.
• General computer knowledge (Express Review, Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, etc.)
• Overall knowledge of CNC machining/programming.
• Operate all manual shop equipment and have all personal tools required to perform job duties.
• Must have a good attitude, be self –motivated, be able to meet planned time lines and be dedicated to continuous improvement. Open to candidates with various levels of experience. First/Second shifts available.