Mold Machine Operations Specialist LPCT

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Mold Machine Operations Specialist operates mold machines across the department, specializing in the production of complex or heavy wax patterns, soluble parts, and gating parts. The role inspects work to ensure quality and dimensional integrity, follows P.C.P. and S.O.P. guidelines, and works with limited supervision. This senior-level position requires mastery of Mold Machine Operator levels A, B, and C, along with the ability to train others and facilitate improvements and the introduction of new parts into the process. The specialist prepares, assembles, positions, and removes tooling; operates and monitors complex molding machines; removes and inspects wax parts; maintains supplies; and resolves quality or tooling problems. The role also documents process modifications, maintains supply inventory, follows safety practices, and may train less-skilled operators or handle hazardous waste. On-the-job training is provided, and PCC forklift safety certification is required.

Requirements

Demonstrated competent performance of Mold Machine Operator A duties for 18 to 24 months, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Skill in wax molding operations.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on Technique Cards, load cards, and other special instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
Written language skills.
Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
Mastery of Mold Machine Operator levels A, B, and C for assignment to this senior-level position.
Ability to train others and facilitate improvement and introduction of new parts into the process.
Completion of PCC Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training.

Nice To Haves

Hazardous Waste Management Training may be required.

Responsibilities

Assemble, disassemble, prepare, and position tooling dies, including changing, adding, and removing inserts for large or complex parts.
Add chills and solubles according to Technique Cards.
Work with part engineers and others to develop, test, and introduce new or redesigned tooling, methods, and techniques.
Determine molding sequence to meet production schedules and ensure trained coverage, tooling completion, and availability of chills and solubles.
Remove, clean, and store tooling after operation, and perform minor repairs on tooling and machines as needed.
Set up, monitor, and control mold machine functions according to Technique Cards and established procedures.
Keep dies and inserts clean during machine operation; remove wax parts, inspect them for defects, trim them, and place them on appropriate fixtures to maintain dimensional integrity.
Maintain proper wax supplies and ensure suitable chillers and solubles are available; order or produce them when necessary.
Initiate corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems, and develop or assist with creating Technique Cards.
Document process modifications and evaluate and maintain department supply inventory.
Follow plant and department safety rules, operate equipment and tools safely, and identify and report safety problems.
Develop safe methods for lifting large or heavy inserts and wax patterns without damaging tooling or molds, using hoists or assistance from other operators.
Train less-skilled operators as assigned and perform other tasks as directed.
Handle hazardous waste if required.