Mold Maker

Overview

The Mold Maker I works with senior mold makers on new mold builds, repair Injection, EPP and Insert molds as directed, and continue to develop technical skills from senior mold makers and through external training programs.

• Disassemble and assemble molds safely, efficiently, and without damage.
• Disassemble and assemble hot runner systems including wiring and multimeter testing.
• Accurately use and read Micrometers, Calipers and Gauges.
• Utilize basic Master Cam skills.
• Set-up, program, and operate CNC, manual mill, lathe, sinker EDM, and surface grinder as needed and in a safe, efficient, and proper manner to produce quality workmanship.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Obtain instruction from shop drawings, e-files, verbal instructions, and sketches.
• Perform assigned work with minimal supervision from manager or senior mold makers.
• Work with senior mold makers to repair Injection, EPP and Insert molds.
• Work with senior mold makers on new mold builds.
• Perform routine maintenance on shop equipment.
• Pursue ongoing training in related job skills.
• Keep work area and machines clean.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
• Follow all safety procedures required in work area, wear PPE as needed, attend all safety meetings, and report safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Perform effectively as a team member, work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treat everyone with respect.
• Take ownership of own work and behavior, accept accountability for own actions, encourage solutions, and communicate status of work/projects.
• Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
• Understand and demonstrate company culture; display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
• Understand department’s key performance indicators and contribute to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
• Other duties as needed or required.

• Use support software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook to communicate and document information.

• Provide technical expertise to team members with less experience.
• Provide training to other team members.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mold making, mold repair and/or mold maintenance.
• Willing to train and develop mold making technical skills/knowledge.
• Demonstrate competence in shop math, adding, subtracting, understanding decimals and fractions.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiently speak, read, and understand English.
• Must be a critical thinker, able to analyze and evaluate facts and circumstances that affect an issue.
• Must be able to clearly communicate information orally and in written form.