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 insure quality and dimensional integrity and adhere to p.c.p’s/s.o.p’s guidelines. To work with limited supervision.

• tooling preparation: objective: to accurately prepare tooling dies for operation

• assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes, adds, removes multiple inserts to produce large, complex parts.
• adds chills and solubles per technique cards.
• works with part engineers and others to develop, test and introduce new and re-designed tooling, methods and techniques into the production process.
• determines molding sequence to meet production schedule, insure time and trained coverage for completion of mold and availability of necessary chills and solubles.
• removes, cleans and stores tooling after operation.
• performs minor repairs on tooling and machines as required.
• sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.
• keeps dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.
• removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
• places on proper fixtures in order to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.
• ensures proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.
• ensures necessary and appropriate types of chillers and solubles are produced and available for creation of complex molds. If necessary, orders and produces chillers and solubles.
• initiates and implements corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed. H. Develops and assists in tech card creation.
• completes logs and records:
• documents all modifications to process.
• evaluates and maintains department supply inventory.
• adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• safely operates all equipment and tools.
• identifies and reports safety problems.
• develops methods to lift large/heavy inserts and wax patterns without damaging tooling or mold using hoists and/or assistance from other operators.
• routinely trains less skilled operators as assigned.
• performs 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.

• 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 is provided on the job.
• pcc’s forklift driving safety certification training must be completed.
• may be required to complete hazardous waste management training.

• skill in the wax molding operations, and demonstrated eighteen to twenty-four months of competent performance of mold machine operator a duties. Or any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on technique cards, load cards and other types of special instructions.
• ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• written language skills required.
• physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

note: mold machine operator levels are determined primarily by the complexity of the tooling being used. Assignment to this senior level position requires mastery of levels a, b, and c and the ability to train others and facilitate the improvement and introduction of new parts into the process.