Mechanical Mold Operator 3rd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Gaffney, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring a Mechanical Mold Operator to support mold setup and removal in a manufacturing environment. The role assists with setting scheduled molds in presses for production and sample orders, connecting water and air lines, configuring press switches and mold protection, and ensuring molds are properly clamped and cooled. The operator also removes molds without damaging them or the press, maintains mold supplies and work areas, and follows safety and environmental, health, and safety procedures. This is a third-shift position working Sunday through Thursday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Base pay is $21.00 per hour, plus a $0.75-per-hour shift differential. Benefits start on day one, and employees are paid weekly.

Requirements

Machine operator experience is required.
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 systems by layout.
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 to apply.

Nice To Haves

Mold-setting experience.
Experience processing and setting molds.
Maintenance experience.
A current resume or complete work history.

Responsibilities

Assist in setting scheduled molds in presses for production and sample orders.
Connect water lines to molds to provide proper cooling and avoid production delays.
Set press switches after molds are installed so presses are ready to cycle.
Set safety bars and switches, and configure mold protection to prevent damage.
Spray molds with mold protection spray and remove them from presses without damaging the molds or press.
Hang molds in presses carefully to avoid damaging locating rings or other mold components.
Clamp molds between platens using sufficient clamps to prevent them from coming loose.
Ensure molds requiring cooling have water lines connected without loops.
Care for hoses, clamps, bolts, and other mold supplies to extend their useful life.
Maintain housekeeping by clearing clutter and tools and keeping the mold supply cage clean and organized.
Ensure safety bars and switches are working properly and perform assigned tasks safely.
Size and cut knock-out bars and set the knock-out strike 1/4 to 1/2 inch short of full stroke.
Connect water and air lines, with red as the inlet and black as the outlet; cut lines to the proper length and route them so they do not intersect 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 one for full-time team members.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Life insurance.
Long-term disability (LTD) and short-term disability (STD).
401(k).
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Discount programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Training and professional development.
Weekly pay.