Tool Shop Manual Machinist

Anchor Hocking•Byhalia, MS

12d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, machinists set up and operate manually controlled machines such as vertical mills, metal lathes, and surface grinders to ensure proper repair of plastic injection molds and related tooling. The role also requires skills in bench work and light fabrication. The candidate must be able to read drawings and fabricate jigs and fixtures. Work includes the repair and preparation of injection molds and related tooling for production runs. Knowledge of Pro Trak KMX is a plus.

Requirements

4 years of preferred vocational degree or 4 years of job shop experience.
Proficient when reading drawings and blueprints.
Ability to understand and carry out Standardized Work Instructions.
Understand ratios, percentages, fractions, basic trigonometry.
Demonstrates good judgment and decision making.
Complex Problem Solving; Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Must pass Corelle Brands pre-employment physical test.
Ability to move about on the production floor for a minimum of 8 hours per shift.
Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 45 pounds. If over 45 lbs., a team lift is required.
Constantly manipulate and operate tools, objects and controls while repairing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Pro Trak KMX

Responsibilities

Ensure all mold shop equipment is in proper working order before using them. Notify supervisor if machinery and or tools are not working properly.
Determines accurate and efficient methods to repair molds.
Assist in documenting the movement of molds in and out of the facility. Keep good records for efficient retrieval and accurate reporting.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble molds and all components of injection molds as well as changing their components.
Performs mold repair work on cores and cavities due to damage or wear.
Repair and or build custom jigs and assembly fixtures as needed.
Use various measuring instruments like calipers, dial indicators, micrometers to verify tool and part compliance.
Maintain proper inventory of spare parts.
Maintain mold history record including preventive maintenance and repairs.
Performs mold repair personally, proficiently operates all tool room equipment and machinery.
Ensures all activity/operations are performed according to company safety rules/regulations.
Create work orders for all auxiliary equipment repairs.
Proficiency in the set-up and operation of tool room equipment.