Composite Mold Manager

We are working directly with a great team in Rapid River Michigan to help them find a Mold Manager to support the operations of a composites manufacturing company. 

This is a direct hire opportunity and has a pay rate of $30.00-35.00hour.

This client is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Their range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help their customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

OVERVIEW:

Candidates for this position should have work experience manufacturing laminate composite parts. This position requires operating common hand tools, a strong mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail. The candidate will execute the requirements of the work orders and process components accordingly in a highly professional manner.

The candidate must also be dependable, time conscious and work efficiently to achieve department goals on a weekly basis with minimal supervision. In this position the technician will frequently work with a small team of Engineers, Assembly Technicians, Fabricators, Designers, and Mechanics to manufacture customer goods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all the following;

• Preparing materials for lay-up including core, fabric, and vacuum bag processing materials
• Laminating composite parts
• Trimming composite parts with common hand tools (grinders, saws, cut-off wheel, etc.)
• Ability to interface with other departments to accomplish tasks
• Ability to use Windows based computers (email, general software)
• Must follow instructions precisely and consistently in an ISO 9001 environment.
• Able to learn new skills and methods quickly
• Able to perform in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Work safely to comply with all business expectations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Hands-on mechanical skills including the ability to use all common hand tools
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage his/her own time to achieve deadlines and continually maintain and improve workspace

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Previous experience with any composite manufacturing processes (wet lay-up, prepreg, RTM, ect.)
• Ability to read blueprints
• Basic computer knowledge (e.g. Microsoft office)
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred prior experience in an ISO quality environment

• Previous experience with any composite manufacturing processes (wet lay-up, prepreg, RTM, ect.)
• Ability to read blueprints
• Basic computer knowledge (e.g. Microsoft office)
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred prior experience in an ISO quality environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, the ideal candidate must possess but not limited to all the following:

• Be a team player
• Have great attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be reliable (with reliable mode of transportation)
• Have excellent mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands
• Strong work ethic and pride in their workmanship
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand most of the day while working 40 hour work week (Day shift) with overtime paid as worked
• Day Shift 6:30 am work start time M-F
• Must be flexible with schedule to accommodate fixed deadlines sometimes working Saturday and or Sunday