Mold Cleaner
About The Position
The Mold Mover-Cleaner is responsible for using proper preparation procedures when servicing molds and duly responsible for moving molds to the correct work location in a safe and timely manner. As Mold Mover-Cleaner, he or she will be disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, and preparing a mold for storage or use. When moving molds, in most cases this will require the use of oversized forklifts in areas where machine operators may be present. Attention to safety is crucial. When there are no molds to be moved, this employee will be trained in basic mold maintenance tasks and will be responsible for cleaning molds. He or she will work under the direction of the tooling assistant supervisor or tooling lead person. This employee must be safety conscious at all times.
Requirements
- Experience moving heavy loads with a large tonnage forklift. Trained and certified to move molds required; re-certification will be done yearly.
- Experience working on and around machine tools. Formal shop training is a strong plus.
- Machine Operation Skills
- The Mold Mover-Cleaner must be capable of learning to operate all of the following machines or tools when required for mold work.
- Lathe
- Mold polishing tools
- All air tools
- Manual mill
- Precision hand tools
- Manual grinder
- Precision measurement tools
Nice To Haves
- Bi-lingual Spanish/English a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare molds for production under the direction of a tooling assistant supervisor.
- Disassemble molds to prepare them for cleaning and repair.
- Follow all safety procedures for all material handling.
- Clean molds by following approved methods. This may require the use of power equipment, hand tools, or chemicals.
- Change inserts for molds as required. Ensure that the correct insert is in the mold to meet the production schedule. Ensure that the insert is oriented properly.
- Prepare molds for storage by following approved methods.
- Assist the mold makers as requested.
- Lift and position work using power assists such as hoists. Ensure that molds are positioned in a safe and secure manner.
- Reassemble molds after repair work has been completed. Ensure molds are reassembled according to the correct method.
- Learn to test electrical systems in the mold. Repair or replace defective components.
- Learn to test hydraulic systems in the mold. Repair or replace defective components.
- Be aware of shop floor safety concerns at all times. Ensure employee safety is never compromised during mold movement.
- Deliver molds to the correct press location. Follow the Mold Change Electronic Board.
- Must scan molds to and from their locations.
- Bring molds that have been removed from the press back to the tool room.
- Place or remove molds in the appropriate storage locations as required by tool room employees.
- Drive a forklift to transport and store molds. Ensure all safety rules are followed at all times.
- Clean and maintain the tool room work areas and mold storage area as needed.
- Update all mold date codes as needed. This will be done in the press.
- Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials within the field.
- Support and comply with all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods at all times. Suncast policies have been developed to ensure compliance with employee law.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Telehealth benefits
- Life insurance
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
