What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mold Maker - Youth Apprentice position at HellermannTyton North America?
Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Tool Room Supervisor, the Mold Maker - Youth Apprentice is responsible to work with the Lead Mold Maker to build new tooling per cad or detailed prints, evaluate, maintain and repair existing molds as well as production tooling.
Essential Functions:
Learn the fundamentals of moldmaking under guidance of tool and die moldmakers
Learn how to identify and communicate possible tooling problems to lead mold maker or supervisor
Must be able to work well with lead mold makers and train with mold maintenance technicians
Must be able to learn to operate all tool room equipment on a scheduled program
Learn fundamentals of mold maintenance.
Adhere to production and quality standards
Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours
Other Functions
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Performs other tasks as assigned
Assist in Maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality Management System and ISO 14001 certification by supporting: Corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation
Required Personal Protective Equipment * safety shoes are to be worn at all time during your scheduled work hours. * Department manager/supervisor will cover additional PPE as required on department specific work instructions.
Wearing your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a condition of employment.
What you will learn
As training progresses trainee will be able to help build new tooling and components with mold maker supervision
How to work well with lead mold makers and mold maintenance technicians and other apprentices.
How to operate all tool room equipment when training is complete.
How to perform mold maintenance and in press mold changes.
What You'll Bring
Pursuing a High School Diploma - preferably a Junior or Senior in good academic standing.”
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
Must have good problem-solving skills and be detail-oriented
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Must be willing to work overtime based on shop needs.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Must have own precision tools
Prior forklift experience preferred