What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mold Maker II position at Seaway Plastics?
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (The broad spectrum of items that the role is ultimately held accountable for at the end of the day. Results.)
Generate cutter paths on all mold designs
Interphase with Designers and PM’s when areas are unclear
Write programs for machines
Set-up machines
Check shut offs, final fit, and assemble molds
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (The finer details of what the role is assigned for the day-to-day activities on the job. Tasks to support results.)
Responsible to build and revise Customer owned molds
Strategizes sequence of operations including visualizing shape of cavity core work in mold
Reads and interprets blueprints to match CAD files of tool being built.
Verifies dimensions, using micrometers calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, and other associated inspection tools
Requires understanding of 3D files, sections, views and projections.
Operates all pertinent equipment to accomplish mold build complete
Provide input on design of vents, cores, gates to engineering as needed
Installs pertinent electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics associated with mold build.
Trains and guides work of apprentices.
Operates all Tool Room equipment at a high level of competency
Complete mold build in the timeframe given
Plan approach to build to maximize build in quoted time given
Be able to explain what is needed and expectations from the job shop worksheet to fellow workers on same project
Understands principles of all types of cutting tools and processes for each
Create drawings for any specialized work needed to perform mold build i.e. water lines, special cutters, EDM or wire work
Create polishing map for the polishing department
Pull drawings from Master CAM for associates to work from
LMA RESPONSIBILITIES: (Leadership, Management, Accountability)
No
QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS: (Seaway Core Values, Education, Training, Certifications, Years of experience, Other skills and abilities, Physical Requirements for the Role, etc.)
Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values
We are customer focused
We execute
We win together
We are respectful
High School diploma or GED
5 yrs in the tool making trade
Proficient geometry and math
Computer literate in software pertinent to mold builds i.e. Master CAM programming
Understands metals and tolerances
Ability to independently operate and validate work out of all tool room equipment at a high level of competency
Self – starter
Professional and respectful
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to readily adapt to changes in customer demands and come up with workable solutions
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, peers, and outside customers
Able to communicate all levels and functions of a mold build
Able to carry maximum unassisted lift of 60lbs
Occasional climbing steps, walking and standing on uneven terrain, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, handling, turning, balancing, carrying, grasping