Mold Machine Operations Specialist LPCT

principal accountabilities
1. Tooling preparation

objective: to accurately prepare tooling dies for operation

• a. Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes, adds, removes multiple inserts to produce large, complex parts.
• b. Adds chills and solubles per technique cards.
• c. Works with part engineers and others to develop, test and introduce new and re-designed tooling, methods and techniques into the production process.
• d. Determines molding sequence to meet production schedule, insure time and trained coverage for completion of mold and availability of necessary chills and solubles.
• e. Removes, cleans and stores tooling after operation.
• f. Performs minor repairs on tooling and machines as required.

objective: to operate complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established set-up procedures to maintain quality and dimensional integrity of the product.

• a. Sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.
• b. Keeps dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.
• c. Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
• d. Places on proper fixtures in order to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.
• e. Ensures proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.
• f. 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.
• g. Initiates and implements corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed.
• h. Develops and assists in tech card creation.

• a. Documents all modifications to process.
• b. Evaluates and maintains department supply inventory.

objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

• a. Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• b. Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• c. Identifies and reports safety problems.
• d. Develops methods to lift large/heavy inserts and wax patterns without damaging tooling or mold using hoists and/or assistance from other operators.

• a. Routinely trains less skilled operators as assigned.
• b. Performs other tasks as directed.
• c. May be required to handle hazardous waste.

• a. Pry bars, insert pullers, slide hammers.
• b. Side cutters and/or knives.
• c. Mallets
• d. Torches, hot pencils
• e. Air nozzles
• f. Air ratchet
• g. Wrenches; allen and crescent
• h. Mold machines
• i. Power drill
• j. Flashlight, mirrors
• k. Hoist
• l. Dental picks
• m. Forklift

• 1. Training is provided on the job.
• 2. Pcc’s forklift driving safety certification training must be completed.
• 3. May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.

• 1. Skill in the wax molding operations and demonstrated eighteen to twenty-four months of competent performance of mold machine operator a duties.
• 2. Any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• 3. Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on technique cards, load cards and other types of special instructions.
• 4. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• 5. Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• 6. Written language skills required.
• 7. 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.

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