Moldmaker

POSITION: Moldmaker

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: Director of Tooling & Engineering

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build tooling to specification 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift (8-10 hrs / day)
• No restrictions on twisting and bending (to move product)
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 55 lbs)
• Regular use of hands (100% of time)
• Ability to work in a shop environment frequent exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, and oils
• Frequent reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching
• Vision 20/20 with or without correction

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Education requirement: High School Diploma and completion of Trade School
• Prior Experience as a Moldmaker or Moldmaker Apprentice for Plastic Injection Molding
• Professional manner
• 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
• Ability to communicate ideas to other mold makers, engineers, and supervisor
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment