Sign-On Bonus!!! Mold Maker

Requirements:

·         Good knowledge of Cam software – (Mastercam preferred)

·         Associate degree from trade school in machine tool trades, should have 8+ years of injection molding experience.

·         Must have strong skill base in the principles of mold construction keeping tooling maintenance concerns as a high priority.

Extensive degree of mental and visual attention is required
Basic computer skills; knowledge of IQMS a plus
·         Ability to operate a forklift

Good communication skills, written and verbal
Attention to detail/detail oriented/organized

Responsibilities:

·         Work cooperatively with fellow employees and provide guidance whenever needed  

·         If assigned, supervise an apprentice in an efficient manner

·         Operate all equipment in the shop efficiently and with no supervision

·         Diagnose and correct problems in complicated molds, tools and fixtures

·         Has complete knowledge in the use and application of all tool steels and related materials for the building of complicated molds

·         Grind and fit components together with tolerances of +/-.0002

·         Will inspect /Q.C. parts per customer’s CAD files and have working knowledge of S.P.C and geometric tolerance

·         Create CNC paths in Mastercam

·         Plan, schedule, and complete job to meet desired delivery date within the amount of time quoted

·         Build molds from conception drawings/layouts/part models.

·         Read and interpret prints, electronic data, and correct any errors before cutting steel

·         Disassemble and trouble-shoot problems with a mold and arrive with a plan of action to correct the problem within a reasonable cost and time span with some supervision.

·         Build electrodes for EDM process of extreme complexity with no supervision

·         Plan and program EDM machine to run unattended, overnight, or weekends whenever possible, with supervision.

·         Help develop and document new procedures to make it more efficient on machine tools

·         Perform any inspection procedures efficiently and in a cost-effective manner with no supervision

·         Assemble a mold of any complexity with no supervision

·         Is capable of wiring a complete runner-less mold with supervision.

·         Is capable of figuring out the timing on a rack and gear mold and assembling molds with hydraulic cylinders, with supervision

·         Produce a mold of the quality designed on the prints with the best workmanship possible. This means no weld, shims or plating build ups.

·         Adhere to current safety standards

·         Perform other related duties as required by the Tool Room Manager.