Mold Machine Operations Specialist LPCS

About the Role

Operate all types of mold machines within the department, specializing in producing complex and/or heavy wax pattern, soluble, and gating parts. Ensure quality and dimensional integrity while adhering to PCP’s/SOP’s guidelines. Work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Tooling Preparation:
  • Assemble, disassemble, prepare, and position tooling dies for operation.
  • Change, add, or remove multiple inserts to produce large, complex parts.
  • Add chills and solubles per Technique Cards.
  • Collaborate with part engineers and others to develop, test, and introduce new and re-designed tooling, methods, and techniques into production.
  • Determine molding sequence to meet production schedules, ensuring time and trained coverage for mold completion and availability of necessary chills and solubles.
  • Remove, clean, and store tooling after operation.
  • Perform minor repairs on tooling and machines as required.
• Mold Machine Operation:
  • Set up, monitor, and control mold machine functions.
  • Maintain cleanliness of dies and/or inserts during operations.
  • Remove wax parts from dies, inspect for defects, and trim.
  • Place parts on proper fixtures to maintain dimensional integrity.
  • Ensure proper wax supplies are maintained for machine operation.
  • Produce and ensure availability of necessary chills and solubles for complex molds; order or produce them if needed.
  • Initiate and implement corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems.
  • Develop and assist in tech card creation.
  • Complete logs and records, documenting all process modifications.
  • Evaluate and maintain department supply inventory.
• Safety:
  • Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
  • Safely operate all equipment and tools.
  • Identify and report safety problems.
  • Develop methods to lift large/heavy inserts and wax patterns without damaging tooling or molds, using hoists or assistance from other operators.
• Other Accountabilities:
  • Routinely train less skilled operators as assigned.
  • Perform other tasks as directed.
  • May be required to complete annual hazardous waste training, handle hazardous waste, complete weekly inspections, or manage areas that generate or handle hazardous waste.

Equipment, Vehicles, Machinery, and Tools Used

• Pry bars, insert pullers, slide hammers
• Side cutters and/or knives
• Mallets
• Torches, hot pencils
• Air nozzles
• Air ratchet
• Wrenches: allen and crescent
• Mold Machines
• Power drill
• Flashlight, mirrors
• Hoist
• Dental picks
• Forklift

Training

• Training is provided on the job.
• PCC’s Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.
• May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

Qualifications

• Skill in wax molding operations, with eighteen to twenty-four months of competent performance as a Mold Machine Operator A.
• OR any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on Technique Cards, load cards, and other special instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Written language skills required.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Note: Mold Machine Operator levels are determined primarily by the complexity of the tooling being used. Assignment to this senior-level position requires mastery of Levels A, B, and C, and the ability to train others and facilitate the improvement and introduction of new parts into the process.