Mold Maker II

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Accountabilities

• Generate cutter paths on all mold designs
• Interface with Designers and PM’s when areas are unclear
• Write programs for machines
• Set-up machines
• Check shut offs, final fit, and assemble molds

Responsibilities

• Responsible to build and revise Customer owned molds
• Strategizes sequence of operations including visualizing shape of cavity core work in mold
• Reads and interprets blueprints to match CAD files of tool being built. Verifies dimensions, using micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, and other associated inspection tools
• Requires understanding of 3D files, sections, views and projections
• Operates all pertinent equipment to accomplish mold build complete
• Provide input on design of vents, cores, gates to engineering as needed
• Installs pertinent electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics associated with mold build
• Trains and guides work of apprentices
• Operates all Tool Room equipment at a high level of competency
• Complete mold build in the timeframe given
• Plan approach to build to maximize build in quoted time given
• Be able to explain what is needed and expectations from the job shop worksheet to fellow workers on same project
• Understands principles of all types of cutting tools and processes for each
• Create drawings for any specialized work needed to perform mold build (e.g., water lines, special cutters, EDM or wire work)
• Create polishing map for the polishing department
• Pull drawings from Master CAM for associates to work from

Qualifications

• Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values:
  • We are customer focused
  • We execute
  • We win together
  • We are respectful
• High School diploma or GED
• 5+ years in the tool making trade
• Proficient geometry and math
• Computer literate in software pertinent to mold builds (e.g., Master CAM programming)
• Understands metals and tolerances
• Ability to independently operate and validate work out of all tool room equipment at a high level of competency
• Self-starter
• Professional and respectful
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to readily adapt to changes in customer demands and come up with workable solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, peers, and outside customers
• Able to communicate all levels and functions of a mold build
• Able to carry maximum unassisted lift of 60 lbs
• Occasional climbing steps, walking and standing on uneven terrain, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, handling, turning, balancing, carrying, grasping