Mechanical Mold Operator 3rd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Gaffney, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring a Mechanical Mold Operator to support mold setting and operation in a manufacturing environment. The position assists with preparing and changing molds in presses for production and sample orders, connecting cooling water and air lines, configuring press switches and mold protection, and safely removing molds. It also involves maintaining mold-setting supplies and an organized work area, following setup procedures and company environmental, health, and safety policies, and completing required authorized training. The position is permanent and works the third shift, 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.

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 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.
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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 and ensure adequate cooling, with lines properly routed and without loops.
Set press switches after molds are installed so presses are ready to cycle.
Set and verify safety bars and switches, and set mold protection to prevent damage.
Apply mold protection spray to molds being removed from presses and remove them without damaging the molds or presses.
Hang molds in presses carefully to avoid damage to locating rings or other mold components.
Clamp molds between platens using sufficient and appropriate clamps.
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, including routing red in and black out, cutting lines to proper length, and keeping them clear of moving machine parts.
Care for hoses, clamps, bolts, and other mold supplies to extend their useful life.
Clean up excess equipment and supplies and keep the mold supply cage organized and free of clutter.
Work safely while performing mold-setting tasks and ensure safety bars and switches are functioning properly.
Comply with and promote company environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
Complete authorized lockout/tagout, crane and rigging, and forklift training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day 1 for full-time team members.
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 and professional development.
Weekly pay.