Junior Prototype Model - Mold Maker

Junior Prototype Model
- Mold Maker

As a Junior Prototype Model
- Mold Maker, you'll play a hands-on role in creating precision components and production tooling using both conventional and CNC machining equipment. Working alongside experienced machinists and engineers, you'll interpret blueprints, develop machining setups, fabricate high-quality parts to exact specifications, and contribute ideas that improve manufacturability and reduce tooling costs. This onsite Lakewood, CO opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with advanced manufacturing technologies, and continuously developing their technical skills in a collaborative environment that values craftsmanship, innovation, and professional growth.

Essential Duties:

• Utilizes advanced knowledge to program and produce precision parts on Conventional and CNC Machine Tools.
• Produces products utilizing a variety of machining equipment to specified tolerances and finishes.
• Provides proper care and maintenance of tools, equipment, and facilities including general housekeeping.
• Works from routine and complex prints, sketches, drawn points, or verbal directions to fabricate precision machined parts and production tooling.
• Can originate simple and/or complex setups.
• Inspects work for compliance with blueprints, process sheets, and written or verbal specifications using basic inspection equipment.
• Designs, plans, and executes the sequences of related technical operations for fabrication of precision parts or molds.
• Provides input to designers or engineers on parts configuration with alternative solutions for reduction of manufacturing complexity and tooling costs.
• Services machinery or equipment and maintains facilities.
• Interacts as a team member sharing ideas and machining experience.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED. Participating in or have achieved formal education in the use of manual and/or CNC machines would be beneficial.
• Experience:
  
  1-2 years of experience is preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Ability to learn machining to the level of tolerance required by company products. Ability to comprehend and interpret blueprints. Ability to learn the use of shop mathematics including applicable trigonometry. Ability to learn the use in tool room grinding, tool and die work, sheet metal, mold making and fixture development. Ability to provide a high level of customer service & teamwork.
  
  Ability and willingness to commit to continuous learning and to keep up with changing technologies in the field of model/mold making. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic proficiency on all standard/nonstandard shop tools and equipment. Knowledge and use of relevant CAD/CAM software applications and skills to use them effectively is a plus.

Location:

Lakewood, Colorado
- Onsite

Physical Requirements:

General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range: $28.00 to $35.00 - Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Target Bonus on Base: 7.0%.

We encourage your prompt application.