Mold Machine Operator A - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

About the role

Operate molding machines to produce small and/or less complex wax pattern and gating components of the highest quality. Inspect, trim and clean wax parts as required. Train less experienced operators as assigned.

Principal Accountabilities

• Tooling Preparation – Accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.
• Mold Machine Operation – Operate complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established set-up procedures to maintain quality and dimensional integrity of the product.
• Safety – Take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Essential Job Functions

• Tooling Preparation:
  • Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation.
  • Changes die inserts as required.
  • Adds chills and soluble per Technique Cards.
• Mold Machine Operation:
  • Sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.
  • Keeps dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.
  • Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
  • Places parts on proper fixtures to maintain dimensional integrity.
  • Ensures proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.
• Safety:
  • Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
  • Safely operates all equipment and tools.
  • Identifies and reports safety problems.
  • Meets all production and quality standards.

Other Marginal Job Functions

• Removes and cleans tooling after operation.
• Performs minor repairs on tooling as required (TBO, LSBO only).
• Initiates and implements corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed.
• Develops and assists in tech card creation.
• Completes logs and records.
• Documents all modifications to process.
• May train less skilled operators as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.
• May be required to work with hazardous waste.

Essential Equipment, Tools And/Or Machinery 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, as demonstrated by six to twelve months of competent performance of Molder OR any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards, load cards and other types of 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.