Mechanical Mold Operator 3rd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands • Gaffney, SC

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About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring a Mechanical Mold Operator to support mold changes and production in a manufacturing environment. The role assists with setting scheduled molds in presses for production and sample orders, preparing press controls and safety systems, and connecting cooling water and air lines. It also involves removing molds safely, maintaining mold and press components, organizing supplies, and following company environmental, health, and safety procedures.

The position is on 3rd shift, Sunday through Thursday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Base pay is $21.00 per hour, with an additional $0.75 per hour shift differential. Benefits start on the first day, and pay is weekly. The role is permanent. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Requirements

• Machine Operator experience is required.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to read and understand product and equipment caution or information labels.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continually, 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 layouts.
• Knowledge of molding press control operations.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow the “Set Up Prep Checklist” and “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.
• Provide a current resume or complete work history.

Nice To Haves

• Mold-setting experience.
• Processing and setting molds experience.
• Maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting scheduled molds in presses for production and sample orders.
• Connect water lines to molds to ensure proper cooling and avoid delays caused by re-watering.
• Set press switches after molds are installed so presses are ready to cycle.
• Properly set safety bars and switches, and ensure they are working correctly.
• Set mold protection on presses to prevent mold damage.
• Spray molds with mold-protection spray before removing them from presses, taking care not to damage molds or presses.
• Clean up excess equipment and supplies.
• Hang molds in presses carefully to avoid damaging the locating ring or other mold components.
• Clamp molds between platens using sufficient clamps to prevent them from coming loose.
• Ensure molds requiring cooling water have all water lines connected without loops.
• Control costs by caring for hoses, clamps, bolts, and other mold supplies to extend their useful life.
• Maintain housekeeping by picking up clutter and tools and keeping the mold-supply cage clean and organized.
• Size and cut knock-out bars and set the knock-out strike ¼ to ½ inch short of full stroke.
• Connect water and air lines, using red for in and black for out, and cut lines to the proper length so they do not intersect with or rub against moving machine parts.
• Comply with and promote company EHS policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day 1.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD).
• Short-term disability (STD).
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed