Mechanical Mold Operator 3rd Shift

Base Pay & Schedule

• Base Pay: $21.00 per hour, plus $0.75 shift differential per hour
• 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 11pm–7am
• Weekly Pay

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1
• PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist to set scheduled molds in presses for production and sample orders
• Connect all water lines to molds to ensure proper cooling without delays due to molds having to be re-watered
• Set all switches on presses after molds are properly set in so that the press will be ready for cycling without delay
• Properly set safety bars and switches
• Set mold protection on all presses to eliminate mold damage
• Spray all molds to be pulled out of presses with mold protection spray and remove from presses without damage to molds or press
• Clean up all excess equipment and supplies
• Hang molds in press using extreme caution not to damage locating ring and/or other mold components
• Clamp molds between platens insuring proper and sufficient clamps are used to keep mold from coming loose
• Make certain all molds requiring cool water have all lines hooked up without loops
• Cost control – taking care of hoses, clamps, bolts, and other mold supply items to insure longer life
• Housekeeping – picking up all clutter and tools, keeping mold supply cage clean and organized
• Ensure that safety bars and switches are working properly, and work safely performing above functions
• Size and cut knock out bars and set knock out strike ¼ to ½ inch short of full stroke
• Connect water and air lines (red in and black out), cut to proper length and not intersecting or rubbing machine parts when movement occurs
• Comply with or promote Company EHS policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Mold Setting experience preferred
• Processing and Setting Molds experience preferred
• Machine Operator experience required
• Mechanical ability
• Maintenance experience a plus
• Must be able to read and understand product and equipment caution or information labels
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
• Ability to move in and out of presses, climb ladders, and torque bolts to 425 ft. lb
• General knowledge of mold design and mold cooling system by layout
• Knowledge of molding press control operations
• Read, understand, and follow "Set Up Prep Checklist" and "Mold Setter General Guidelines"
• Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment
• Complete LOTO Authorized Training
• Complete Crane and Rigging Authorized Training
• Complete Forklift Authorized Training
• Please provide a current resume or complete work history