CAM Programmer

Mold Maker/CAM Programmer/Senior Machinist

Full Time

• Supporting industry need for cleanroom manufacturing of silicone components, specifically those having a medical application.

• Seeking a motivated Mold Maker/CAM Programmer to join the team at our brand-new product development facility.
• The primary responsibilities of this role are to build injection molds and related tools/components which are manufactured and maintained to a high degree of quality.

Schedule:
Flexible day shift hours. Shift typically starts between 4:00 a.m.

- 8:00 a.m. Get out early on Fridays!

Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Fabricate precision injection molds from CAD models and drawings that meet dimensional specifications and quality standards, ensuring manufacturing processes achieve required tolerances
• Collaborate with senior mold makers to gain further experience with all aspects of mold building, maintenance/repairs, and injection molding
• Independently set up, program, and operate multiple types of CNC machining equipment including 3 and 5-axis mills, sinker EDM, and grinders with minimal supervision, producing precise medical injection molds that meet tight tolerances
• Modifies or repairs existing molds, fixtures, etc. in accordance with engineering drawings, solid models, or verbal instructions.
• Conduct comprehensive quality inspections of in-process and finished mold components to ensure conformance with engineering specifications and customer requirements
• Maintain machining equipment with routine preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance and minimize production downtime
• Contribute to individual and team continuous improvement activities
• Observe and adhere to all safety expectations, procedures, and regulations
• Ensure tool room is maintained in a clean and orderly manner daily
• Other Duties as Needed:
  Any other duties and tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

Required

• 2 years technical or trade school degree with an emphasis on tool making or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Mold Maker building injection molds
• Intermediate understanding of programming (CAM) software
• Must have a high degree of skill, attention to detail, and a passion for precision
• Machine setup experience with 3 or 5-axis mills, sinker EDM, and grinders
• Capable with general shop measuring equipment, micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, etc.
• Humble personality who is willing to learn from the team while bringing new ideas in a professional manner for the betterment of the organization
• General curiosity and drive for building things and understanding how they work
• Meets expectations of regular, reliable attendance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional, courteous, and friendly personality

Preferred

• Experience with Mastercam or CAM-TOOL
• Silicone mold building experience
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the principal roles and responsibilities of this job.
• Exposure to heated/air conditioned, ventilated facilities with florescent lighting;
• Exposure to building where a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, and/or operation of equipment;
• The noise level in the work environment is typical of a tool shop;
• Duties are performed indoors;
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds;
• Ability to operate heavy machinery;
• The employee may be required to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions;
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus;
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with internal and external people;
• Employee moves about the building and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc.;
• Employee may have duties involving walking on even or uneven surfaces;
• Employee occasionally to frequently use a whiteboard, which can require grasping whiteboard pens, reaching at, below, or above shoulder height and may require trunk or neck rotation to look back;
• Employee may use computers, overhead projectors, TV, VCR, and other work-related equipment, which may require an approximately 25+ pound force to push or pull equipment;
• It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc.…