Mold Repair

Position Summary

Repairs injection molds and performs mold maintenance for production as required.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to determine necessary mold corrections from reviewing damage on plastic parts.
• Use of hand measurement tools and indicators to measure within .0001”.
• Work independently to program and execute manufacturing of mold components on the below equipment.
  • Wire and Sinker EDM
  • Rough and Finish Mill
  • Surface Grinder
  • Laser Welder
• Polishing and fitting of mold components.
• Move molds to and from locations.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work, duties and responsibilities expected of the incumbent.  The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.  The job description may be changed if needed as determined by the Company.

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Required Competencies, Skills, and Experience 

• Mechanical knowledge. 
• Ability to generate programs using CNC software.
• Ability run CNC mills, CNC lathes, EDM Wire and Sinker, Surface Grinder.
• Knowledge of shop tools.
• Follow prints to manufacture parts to dimension within .0005.”
• Follow verbal and printed instructions.
• Use of measurement tools (micrometers, calipers etc.).
• Keeps work areas clean, maintained, and practices 5-S mentality.
• Ability to work independently or on a team is required.
• Willingness to teach others on use of equipment.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of injection molds.
• Surface Grinding to within 0.0005”.
• Forklift experience.

Education and Job Experience

• Journeyman’s Card or Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship preferred.    High school Diploma required.
• 5 years Machine Shop experience with CNC/EDM equipment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead and bend to the floor.
• Pushing, pulling, and lifting of approx. 10- 50 lbs. at times.
• Utilize hoists to lift and position large details more than 1000 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Standard workday is 8 hrs. Extended hrs. may be required.
• Moderate continuous lifting, pushing, pulling.
• Reaching overhead.
• Subject to high noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving and handling equipment and machine parts.
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposure to oils, cutting fluid and multiple steel types. 
• Superior manual dexterity, muscular control, and delicate touch necessary to complete precision work without damaging valuable molds.
• Visual acuity to read blueprints and perform visual inspections.

The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.