Summary: Ideal candidate with a background in tool and die design/fabrication for complex molds. Candidate understands material castings and will be involved in the design stages of molded fiber packaging products. The ideal candidate would possess the knowledge and ability to fabricate both prototype and production tooling in support of sales and the manufacturing process.

Expectations and Responsibilities:

• At least 5 years’ experience on SPM machines (Southern Pulp Machinery)
• At least 5 years of experience working directly on full setup and installation of SPM 2100 Molded pulp machinery component parts

• At least 5 years of experience working for SPM, machining and programing component parts and tooling for an SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of experience fabricating component parts for SPM 2100 machinery for the company of Atlas Pulp Molded Products LLC

• At least 5 years of experience programing molded pulp tooling for SPM 2100
• At least 5 years of experience understanding Molded pulp tooling design and fitment on an SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of experience in programing settings and parameters to fabricate component parts on an SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of experience fabricating component parts for SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of experience installing production tools on an SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of experience on building molded pulp tooling for an SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of experience in Master Cam to run specific parts and tooling for an SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of experience in AutoCad to run specific parts and tooling for an SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of Edgcam experience to run specific parts and tooling for an SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of experience running/programing a CNC milling machine specific to making machinery parts and tooling for an SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of experience milling SPM 2100 tools on a HAAS VF2 and VF3 machine

• At least 5 years of experience in Moulder setup on an SPM 2100, in conjunction with making component parts and tools to support accurate and high quality production needs

• At least 5 years of experience modifying component parts to support production on an SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of experience designing molded pulp tooling for an SPM 2100

• At least 5 years of experience designing component parts for an SPM2100

• At least 5 years of experience designing the layout and functionality of component parts on an SPM 2100

• Strong mechanical ability associated with mold tooling design, fabrication, repair, and modification.
• Ability to understand complex geometry.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience programming, setting up, and operating precision CNC tooling. (3axis) vertical milling machines. 4th axis (rotary table) knowledge is a plus
• Proficiency with CAM programs MasterCAM or similar.
• Proficiency in using HAAS or compatible CNC controller.
• Ability to understand and make edits to CN G-code and Post processor
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD packages, Solidworks, AutoCAD or similar.
• Skills including: work piece control concepts, tolerance stacking, datum controls, and fixturing concepts.
• Able to use & interpret precision measuring devices. (micrometers, Vernier calipers, hand tools & gages).

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; MAS 500 software; internet software; and manufacturing software.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, including dust and sawdust. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

**MUST MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW**