Build Technician - Weekend Night Shift

Protolabs•Rosemount, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Polish, assemble, and prepare injection molds for the molding process. The hours for this position are: Thursday 12:00am -6:00am, Friday and Saturday 6:00pm-6:00am, Sunday 8:00pm-6:00am. Specific Duties Include: Prepare injection molds for build process; de-burring mold halves and ejector plates, drilling and tapping holes, grinding sprue pullers, cutting guide pins, cutting ejector pins, drilling tunnel and post gates. Assemble mold for molding process. Polishing mold halves – bringing surfaces to specified finish level. Perform mold specific build functions, such as contouring ejector pins, fly-cutting backs of molds (typically B-side), venting ejector pins, adding parting line vents, making Z pullers and keys, installing repair plugs. Fit and assemble cams. Calibrate pin cutter. Perform mold specific build functions, such as manually adding support pillars, adding stationary B-side pins, adding ejector pins, add A-side vent pins, adding steel core pins. Identify and solve mold issues. Address and resolve reworks. Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization. Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance. Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department. Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures. Perform additional tasks as assigned. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Advanced mold preparation skills, for example: calibrating pin cutter, manually adding support pillars, fly-cutting backs of molds (typically B-side). Identify and solve mold issues. Evaluate, address, resolve reworks and write rework flags as assigned. Inspection.

Requirements

Proven mechanical aptitude
Experience with measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gages)
Experience with power tools used in a metalworking shop (drill press experience a plus)
Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to, hobby knives, utility knives, pliers
Able to use a computer, calculator and do basic arithmetic
Able to read and write in English
Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
Must be punctual and have good attendance
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Nice To Haves

drill press experience a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare injection molds for build process; de-burring mold halves and ejector plates, drilling and tapping holes, grinding sprue pullers, cutting guide pins, cutting ejector pins, drilling tunnel and post gates
Assemble mold for molding process
Polishing mold halves – bringing surfaces to specified finish level
Perform mold specific build functions, such as contouring ejector pins, fly-cutting backs of molds (typically B-side), venting ejector pins, adding parting line vents, making Z pullers and keys, installing repair plugs
Fit and assemble cams
Calibrate pin cutter
Perform mold specific build functions, such as manually adding support pillars, adding stationary B-side pins, adding ejector pins, add A-side vent pins, adding steel core pins
Identify and solve mold issues
Address and resolve reworks
Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization
Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance
Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
Perform additional tasks as assigned
Advanced mold preparation skills, for example: calibrating pin cutter, manually adding support pillars, fly-cutting backs of molds (typically B-side)
Identify and solve mold issues
Evaluate, address, resolve reworks and write rework flags as assigned
Inspection