Manufacturing Mold Setter 3rd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Gaffney, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Requirements

Mold Setting experience required
Processing and Setting Molds experience required
Machine Operator experience required
Mechanical ability
Must be able to read and understand product and equipment caution or information labels
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
Ability to move in and out of presses, climb ladders, and torque bolts to 425 ft. lb
General knowledge of mold design and mold cooling system by layout
Knowledge of molding press control operations
Read, understand, and follow “Set Up Prep Checklist” & “Mold Setter General Guidelines”
Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment
Complete LOTO Authorized Training
Complete Crane and Rigging Authorized Training
Complete Forklift Authorized Training
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assist to set scheduled molds in presses for production and sample orders
Connect up all water lines to molds to ensure proper cooling without delays occurring due to molds having to be re-watered
Set all switches on presses after molds are properly set in so that the press will be ready for cycling without delay
Properly set safety bars and switches
Set mold protection on all presses to eliminate mold damage
Spray all molds to be pulled out of presses with mold protection spray and remove from presses without any damage to molds or press
Clean up all excess equipment and supplies
To hang molds in press using extreme caution not to damage locating ring and/or other mold components
Clamping molds between platens insuring proper and sufficient clamps are used to keep mold from coming loose
Making certain that al molds requiring cool water have all the lines hooked up without loops
Cost control- taking care of hoses, clamps bolts and any other mold supply items to insure longer life
Housekeeping- picking up all clutter and tools- keeping mold supply cage clean and organized
Ensure that safety bars and switches are working properly, and work safely performing above functions
Sizing and cutting knock out bars and setting know out strike ¼ to ½” short of full stroke
Connects water and air lines: Red in and black out
Cut to proper length and not intersecting or rubbing machine parts when movement occurs
Comply or promote Company EHS policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned