Mold Maker, Plastic Injection Molding

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Build tooling to specifications within the time frame scheduled, using mold designs, company design standards, and industry design standards

• Lead Mold Build Projects:

  • Ensure that the project gets completed to specification and on-time

  • Communicate to all team members what their responsibilities are and the time frame in which the work must be completed

  • Ensure that project team members have the information required to do their part of the job

  • Report to the Director Tooling & Engineering regularly on the project status

• Assist in Mold Build Projects:

  • Contribute in a team-effort to complete the project accurately and within the time specified

  • Complete work as directed by the project leader

  • Inform the project leader if the work cannot be completed as to specification or within the time specified and help the team leader resolve the situation in as efficient a manner as possible

• Build assembly and machining fixtures

• Complete preventive maintenance, repairs, and insert changeovers on existing molds as needed.

POSITION REQUIRMENTS:

• High School Diploma and completion of Trade School

• Prior Experience as a Moldmaker or Moldmaker Apprentice for Plastic Injection Molding

• Ability to interpret part and mold drawings and specifications

• Ability to build injection molds to correct dimensions, using specifications provided (3d CAD data, component drawings, etc.)

• Ability to use measuring instruments (micrometer, caliper, gage blocks, etc.)

• Functional knowledge of computers, Windows operating system, and CAD/CAM software

• Functional knowledge of CNC, EDM, manual milling, and grinding equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• First Shift

• Ability to spend 90% of the day working or standing

• Ability to lift 55lbs. and move heavy items with the use of a crane or forklift and able to safely climb and move around machinery

• Frequent presence in non-climate-controlled, high-noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn

• Compensation: $40.00 - $45.00 p/h + benefits

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.