Job Description
Job Overview:
Shift: 7am-3:30pm
Essential Functions
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Using CAD and prints together with customer requirements determines the nature of the job to be performed.
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Understands all molding process of the company well enough to design required jigs, molds and tools.
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Determine all materials to be used in the tooling process.
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Sets up and operates department equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, making new tools, molds and fixtures used for drilling, routing, cutting, trimming, and other production processes.
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Design and produce metal molds and dies as required, working within tight tolerances.
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Anticipates shrinkage factors in designing and constructing molds to ensure that the final product is dimensionally accurate.
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Documents tool room processes and calculations.
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Performs continuous inspection of work performed to ensure that tools and molds produced are consistent with company standards of quality.
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Use machinists training and standards as required in the performance of the job.
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Estimates time and cost requirements to produce molds and fixtures.
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Repairs broken parts or equipment used in the production departments.
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Operates all the department equipment in accordance with approved safety procedures and uses all safety devices approved by the department manager.
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Follows approved safety procedures at all times.
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Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
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Maintains department in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
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May perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Qualifications – Education & Experience
• High School diploma or GED
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2-year degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent work experience
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5-7 years’ experience in designing and building injection or Rotomolding tools
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Proficient in using Solidworks and Mastercam software
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Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude
