Mold Maintenance Associate I

Corning•Durham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in materials science, known for its innovations in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The company's technologies push boundaries across various fields, from life sciences to space exploration. Corning's success is driven by its people, who consistently break through limitations and drive progress. The company offers numerous opportunities for employees to make a significant impact, contributing to advancements in areas such as connecting the world, the future of automobiles, transforming entertainment, and ensuring the delivery of medicines. Corning's businesses are dynamic and serve diverse markets including life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar. They are recognized for trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, damage-resistant cover glass, optical fiber and connectivity solutions, precision glass for displays, auto glass and ceramics, and solar energy solutions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
1-3 years experience in machining technology and mold maintenance
must have working knowledge of molding, mold design, material flow, and knowledge of mold steels and their applications.

Responsibilities

Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and reassembles injection molds.
Polishes mold components.
Assists other Mold Technicians in start-up and troubleshooting of mold and molding machinery.
Supports product teams by taking an active role in team sharing, problem solving tasks, team activities and team and plant-wide subgroups focusing on the plant goals of safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
Disassembles molds and determines parts needing repair.
Cleans mold plates and all components.
Assembles molds, components, and hot runner systems properly without damage.
Flat laps mold components.
Polishes mold components up to A1 optical surface finish.
Performs evaluation and root cause analysis of tooling problems.
Completes accurately and in a timely manner manufacturing related documentation in appropriate plant systems and processes to include mold history log, spares inventory, and quality checks for incoming parts.
Performs all duties to ensure compliance with GMP and plant/department safety regulations.
Checks for proper gating, venting, and cooling of mold.
Works with other Mold Technicians to troubleshoot mold and/or press problems.
Performs other shop duties as directed by Mold Maintenance Engineering Technician.
Works with Engineering and R&D as technical team member as required.
Provide training to others on various topics as assigned and maintain all required training as well as any certifications.