What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mold Maker position at GENERAL TECHNOLOGIES INC?
We currently have immediate openings for Senior Mold Makers. Mold makers are responsible for performing any combination of the following : cleans, maintains, and repairs all injection molds; communicates mold and quality related problems to other technical staff; and troubleshoots mold issues in the press to ensure efficient and safe operation and generation of parts that consistently meet quality requirements. This person is expected to adhere to all plant, quality, safety, and documentation systems requirements.Essential Tasks / Duties and Responsibilities : Clean injection moldsInstall / fit replacement components as neededPerform precision machining of mold components as well as other related production equipmentTroubleshoot mold issues in shop as well as molds in molding pressesAnalyze data such as quality dimensional sheets, reading mold prints, and interpreting past work performed as found on tool work ordersKeep accurate records and maintenance logsClean equipment and work area to set standards established in BOP'sCommunicate effectively conditions related to quality, safety, on the job injuries or illnesses, and technical problems to assure their timely resolutionPerform process steps; maintain housekeeping and appropriate behaviors for maintenance of the clean room environmentThis position will be required to do other related duties essential to these operations or special assignments as requiredQualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the satisfaction of the assigned supervisor / manager. Schedule : Monday - Friday, 7am - 3 : 30pm (May need to work extended hours and / or weekends as needed)Compensation : Depending on ExperienceEducation and / or Experience and Training : High School Diploma / GED requiredCertification from an approved apprentice programTwo years' experience in an injection molding facility or mold fabrication shopDetailed knowledge of injection molds, design theory, mold construction, and the ability to operate complex machinery and use complex gauges (experience will include working within tolerances of / - .0005"), knowledgeable in mathematics through trigonometry and formulas, ability to comprehend and respond to verbal and written instructions / plant documents and postings, good manual dexterity and hand eye coordinationLanguage Skills : Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate the English language in a proficient manner.Math skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform advanced mathematical functions using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in both English and Metric Systems required. Compute rate, ration, percent, and interpret bar graphs.Work environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is usually loud.Physical Demands : The description below is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job but is not limited to : While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Some duties may be removed at any time and new duties may be added as GTI continues to grow. If and as required under federal or state law, upon request, reasonable accommodations which do not create an undue hardship will be considered, discussed, offered and implemented (if accepted) to enable persons with defined disabilities to overcome barriers to the performance of essential functions of the position.