Evening Mold Maker — Precision CNC​/CAM Specialist

LSI SOLUTIONS® founded in 1986, located in beautiful Victor, New York, is a dynamic and growing medical device company with over 500 employees dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgical instruments through research, development, manufacturing, and marketing. We have doubled in size in just the last 4 years! The LSI Campus includes 10 buildings (170,000+ sq ft) on 95 meticulously cared for acres.

We are searching for passionate people looking to make a difference in the medical device industry. By joining LSI SOLUTIONS® an ISO 13485 certified company, you will become part of as energetic team working together to relentlessly pursue better patient outcomes with state-of-the-art devices. After all, our customer is ultimately the patient.

POSITION TITLE:Mold Maker I, II or III (Evenings 2pm to 10:30pm)

LOCATION:Onsite at LSI Solutions in Victor, NY

HOURLY PAY RANGE:$32.00/hour to $45.00/hour plus an additional *$2.00 per hour Evening Shift Differential*

SHIFT HOURS:Monday to Friday(Evenings 2pm to 10:30pm)

JOB SUMMARY:The Mold Maker is responsible for the fabrication of new plastic injection molds, mold modifications, repairs, and the machining of mold components to produce products that meet specifications. This skill set can include working from CAD models and related documentation to program and operate a variety of high-end CNC equipment to fabricate complex mold components. The Mold Maker promotes a work environment that is positive, safe, seeks to continuously improve, and is focused on meeting the goals and objectives of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Level I

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow standard safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Read and understand part drawings and basic GD&T.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance on machines and molds.
• Accurately use measurement tools (i.e., micrometers, calipers, indicator, scale).
• Operate a variety of manual machines (e.g., Mills, cutoff saw, surface grinder, wet grinder).
• Set-up machines, load programs, and set up work independently with little to no supervision.

Level II

• Review complex drawings and GT&D.
• Build new plastic injection molds and perform mold modifications and repairs.
• Operate a variety of precision CNC equipment to fabricate complex mold components.
• Program and troubleshoot complex tool paths using Master Cam.
• Identify and troubleshoot tooling, equipment, and process issues (e.g., poor venting, flash).
• Cross-train other employees as needed based upon knowledge and experience.
• Work with Engineers, Tool Designers, etc. providing input to manufacturing capabilities on new and existing molds.

Level III

• Work with CAD/CAM using MasterCAM and Power Mill, and Esprit software consistently with no supervision.
• Program, set-up, run parts, inspect, and make adjustments to produce conforming parts consistently with no supervision.
• Support Discovery and Engineering on rapid prototyping and urgent requests.
• Write and implement Macros.
• Train junior Machinist or Mold Maker Apprentices.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Level I

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ injection mold making experience required.
• Completion of trade school preferred.

Level II

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4+ years’ injection mold making experience required.
• CAD/CAM experience using MasterCAM, Power Mill, and Esprit software or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with close tolerances in a variety of metals preferred.
• Experience with machining hardened steel including drilling, thread milling, and impression work preferred.
• Completion of Trade school or N.Y.S. Certification Papers, Journeyman Papers preferred.

Level III

• High School Diploma…