Mold Maker

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a 2nd shift position!

Mold Maker will work with senior mold makers on new mold builds, repair Injection, Compression and Pultrusion molds as directed and continue to develop technical skills from senior mold makers and outside training.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Accurately use and read Micrometers, Calipers and Gauges
• Disassemble and assemble molds safely, efficiently and without damage.
• Use basic Master Cam skills
• Continue training in related job skills
• Set-up, program and operate as needed CNC, manual mill, radial arm drill press, lathe, sinker EDM and surface grinder in safe, efficient and proper manner to produce quality workmanship
• Perform routine maintenance on shop equipment
• Keep work area and machines clean
• Follow verbal and written directions
• Participate in continual improvement efforts
• Work from shop drawings, e-files, verbal instructions and sketches
• Perform assigned work with minimal supervision from manager or senior mold makers
• Work with senior mold makers to repair Injection, Compression and Pultrusion molds as directed
• Work with senior mold makers on new mold builds as directed
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
• Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
• Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
• Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
• Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
• Other duties as needed or required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use support software like Word, Excel and Outlook to communicate and document information.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mold making, mold repair and/or mold maintenance.
• Willing to train and develop mold making technical skills/knowledge.
• Demonstrate competence in shop math, adding, subtracting, understanding decimals and fractions
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Speak and understand English proficiently
• Must be a critical thinker, able to analyze and evaluate facts and circumstances that affect an issue
• Must be able to clearly communicate information in verbal and written form

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• Ability to conceptualize
• Experience driving a forklift

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck, bending at the waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the…