What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mold Maker/Tool & Die Maker - Plastic Injection Molding position at Molded Dimensions?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $25 - $40 per hour
Molded Dimensions Group is a supplier of rubber, urethane and plastic components. With our diverse customer base, we operate in a wide variety of end markets including marine, medical, automotive, trucking and mining. What we provide is more than just a product. We pride ourselves on being the best at what we do and look for individuals that share the same passion.
Our Fife, WA location is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mold Maker to join our dynamic team of plastic injection molding professionals. Mold makers are skilled members of our manufacturing operations teams. These technicians will be responsible for the specialized manufacturing and repair of molds and related components in plastic injection molding.
1st shift hours : 6 : 30am-3pm Mon-Fri
Responsibilities :
Manufacture, alter, repair, and maintain molds and dies for injection molding
Perform complex mold repairs and spot shutoffs as required
Troubleshoot tooling problems on the production floor with cross-functional team of engineers and technicians
Operate various standard machine tools and mold-making machinery (i.e. mills, lathes, etc.) in the production and repair of injection molds
Perform welding operations
Create new tools from raw materials
Must be able to work in a team environment with limited oversight
Work closely with engineering to review new and existing tooling designs
Inspect finished molds for surface finish, size requirements, and defect detection, ensuring compliance with quality standards
Perform set-ups and adjustments on all mold-making machinery
Perform various types of bench work including stoning, polishing, and assembly
Perform timely, detailed inspections of mold components using measurement tools and visual inspection
Perform inspection of molded parts as required for mold troubleshooting and repair
Good housekeeping in the work area and the following of all safety policies, procedures, and rules
Embrace challenges as opportunities for development
Model company core values
Qualifications :
Minimum 3 years of mold-making experience
Journeyman mold maker or have extensive work experience in the construction of new injection mold tooling preferred
Must be able to do original work and mold construction or repair without direct supervision
Proficiency in disassembling / assembling dies / molds, using lathes, grinders, and other tools
Experience working with tooling materials such as P-20, H-13, Stainless, and Aluminum
Ability to use Solidworks and MasterCam
Extensive knowledge of metal finishing and polishing techniques
Must have a thorough knowledge of operation of mold-making tools, machining methods, and typical mold tooling material
Skillfully operate 3 axis CNC, Bridgeport milling machine, manual lathe, CNC sinker EDM machine, surface grinder, and tool grinder
Good analytical, conceptual, numerical, and reasoning abilities
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints and mechanical drawings
Strong aptitude for precision and accurate calculations
Able to operate forklift and overhead crane
Works to very close tolerances ( / - 0.002)
About Us
Located in Fife, Washington, and a member of the Molded Dimensions Group headquartered in Port Washington, WI , we make the difficult part easy! As a full-service plastic injection molding company since 2003, we are proud to be certified AS9100 and ISO 9001 : 2015. MDGs knowledgeable team is dedicated to working in partnership with customers from concept and design to completion to provide innovative solutions and timely deliveries in an atmosphere of continuous improvement.
We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a casual work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. Interested? Apply Today!
Salary : $25 - $40
