Mold Cleaner I

Kinetico Incorporated • Newbury Township, OH

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Entry Level Mold Cleaner works under direct supervision to clean, inspect, and perform simple maintenance on molds at the end of each production run. The role involves disassembling, cleaning, and inspecting molds; performing basic repairs with machining and other tools; and recording completed work. The position also helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follows safety policies and procedures. Other duties within the scope and general level of the role may be assigned.

The work is performed in a shop environment and involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and exposure to oil, shavings, and noise. The role requires frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds and maneuvering up to 150 pounds with a crane, as well as occasional lifting up to 100 pounds and maneuvering up to 2,000 pounds with a crane. The position uses existing procedures for straightforward tasks, with limited opportunity to deviate without supervisor approval or instruction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to program and run CNC equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and work with calibration tools and gauges.
• Developed technical and mechanical ability.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, grinders, welders, and similar equipment.
• Organized and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and inspect molds at the end of each production run or during mold changes.
• Perform basic mold repairs using machining and tools such as milling equipment, welders, grinders, and impact tools.
• Record work completed on molds after each cleaning.
• Clean, straighten, and sweep the work area as necessary.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Develop skills through prior experience and/or formal training to perform key responsibilities.
• Follow standard operating procedures and apply basic analytical skills.
• Use handheld tools safely and communicate effectively with the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED