Mold Machine Operations Specialist LPCS

Mission

To operate all types of mold machines within department and specialize in the operation of these machines to produce complex and/or heavy wax pattern, soluble and gating parts. To inspect, and ensure quality and dimensional integrity and adhere to P.C.P’s/S.O.P’s guidelines. To work with limited supervision.

Principal Accountabilities

• Tooling Preparation: Accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.

Essential Job Functions – Tooling

• Assemble, disassemble, prepare and position tooling dies for operation; change, add, remove multiple inserts to produce large, complex parts.
• Add chills and solubles per Technique Cards.
• Work with part engineers and others to develop, test and introduce new and re‑designed tooling, methods and techniques into the production process.
• Determine molding sequence to meet production schedule, ensuring time and trained coverage for completion of mold and availability of necessary chills and solubles.
• Remove, clean and store tooling after operation.
• Perform minor repairs on tooling and machines as required.

Essential Job Functions – Mold Machine Operation

• Set up, monitor and control mold machine functions.
• Keep dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.
• Remove wax parts from die, inspect for defects, and trim.
• Place on proper fixtures to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.
• Maintain proper wax supplies for mold machine operation.
• Ensure appropriate types of chillers and solubles are produced and available for complex molds; order and produce them if necessary.
• Initiate and implement corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems; develop and assist in tech card creation.
• Complete logs and records; document all process modifications.
• Evaluate and maintain department supply inventory.

Essential Job Functions – Safety

• Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operate all equipment and tools.
• Identify and report safety problems.
• Develop methods to lift large/heavy inserts and wax patterns without damaging tooling or mold using hoists and/or assistance from other operators.
• Routinely train less skilled operators as assigned.
• Perform other tasks as directed.
• May be required to complete annual hazardous waste training, handle hazardous waste, complete weekly inspections, or manage areas that generate or handle hazardous waste.

Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Machinery and/or Tools Used

• Pry bars, insert pullers, slide hammers.
• Side cutters and/or knives.
• Mallets.
• Torches, hot pencils.
• Air nozzles.
• Air ratchet.
• Wrenches;
  Allen and crescent.
• Mold Machines.
• Power drill.
• Flashlight, mirrors.
• Hoist.
• Dental picks.
• Fork Lift.

Training

• Training provided on the job.
• Must complete PCC’s Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training.
• May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

Qualifications

• Skill in wax molding operations and demonstrated 18–24 months of competent performance as Mold Machine Operator A duties, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards, load cards and other special instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Written language skills required.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Note

MO

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

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