Summary:
Sets up and operates, with assistance, a variety of machines common to the trade by performing the following duties.
Duties:
- Disassembles, assembles, inspects, cleans and polishes molds. Uses skill and care when polishing critical surfaces.
- Disassembles and repairs Hot Runner and hydraulic actuated molds. Must be familiar with electrical and hydraulic circuits using diagrams, blueprints and electrical circuit test meters and methods.
- Reassemble and rewire molds.
- Executes light basic mold base machining. Roughs machine mold components.
- Performs light mold repair work supervised by onsite toolmaker.
- Maintain PM records
- Maintains inventory of Tool Room PM components and supplies.
- Observes all health and safety requirements and maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition.
- All other duties as assigned.
Skills:
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprint readings.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to use precision measuring instruments and ability to use advanced shop math
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Computer experience required to maintain mold status. Must have the ability to get along with coworkers and work in a team environment. Detail oriented.
Minimum of 3 years experience being involved/hands on with Injection Molds.
Strong Mechanical knowledge. 2 Years Crane experience a must.
Machining capabilities is not required but is a plus (Manual Milling Machines and Manual Lathes)
Experience with Electrical and Hydraulics.
Tig Welding is a plus. Hours must be flexible, Overtime and call-ins maybe required.
Physical Demands:
The following are the physical demand for the Tool Room Department; must be able to lift at the minimum of at least 50lbs. off the ground; must be able to work on feet for majority of an 8 hour shift; must be able to wear safety glasses where required and walk and climb stairs.