Mold Maker

Job Summary

In this role, you will be a customer focused individual responsible for completing preventative maintenance as scheduled, on injection molds. Analytical and excellent trouble shooting skills along with a drive for continuous improvement. Interpret part prints and/or mold prints to complete quality repairs to molds and secondary equipment.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Modifies and/or constructs tools, fixtures and mold components utilizing manual metal working machinery.
• Able to perform own machine setups with no supervision.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems with Hot Runner / Valve gated systems, repair and rebuild.
• Understands form fit and function in mold construction.
• Performs close‐tolerance machining using detailed blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Uses precision measuring instruments in the fabrication of various metals and plastic tools and parts.
• Performs accurate layout of tolerance and angles required to complete assignments.
• Computes dimensions involving radii and compound angles.
• Recommends ideas for improvement.

• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.

• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Education

• High School or equivalent 

Work Experience

• 0-3 years of experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Trade school classes are preferred.
• Welding skills (TIG/laser)
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements

• None.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods
• Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.
• The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds.