Mold Maker II

Seaway Plastics Engineering•Port Richey, FL

About The Position

The Mold Maker II builds and revises customer-owned molds, programming and operating tool room equipment to complete builds within the assigned timeframe. The role plans the sequence and approach for mold operations, interprets blueprints and 3D files, verifies dimensions, and works with designers, project managers, engineering, and fellow workers to resolve questions and deliver mold builds. It also provides input on mold design, creates supporting drawings and polishing maps, and trains and guides apprentices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years in the tool-making trade.
Proficiency in geometry and math.
Computer literacy in software pertinent to mold builds, such as Mastercam programming.
Understanding of metals and tolerances.
Ability to independently operate and validate work using all tool room equipment at a high level of competency.
Ability to carry a maximum unassisted lift of 60 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, peers, outside customers, and across all levels and functions of a mold build.
Ability to work in a team environment and adapt readily to changes in customer demands with workable solutions.
Self-starter, professional, and respectful.
Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values: customer focused, execute, win together, and respectful.

Responsibilities

Generate cutter paths for mold designs.
Coordinate with designers and project managers when design areas are unclear.
Write programs for machines and set up machines.
Check shutoffs and final fit, and assemble molds.
Build and revise customer-owned molds.
Plan and sequence operations, including visualizing cavity and core shapes, to complete builds within the quoted timeframe.
Read and interpret blueprints and match them to CAD files of the tool being built.
Verify dimensions using micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, and other inspection tools.
Operate pertinent tool room equipment to complete mold builds and independently validate work.
Provide engineering input on the design of vents, cores, and gates as needed.
Install electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics associated with mold builds.
Train and guide apprentices.
Explain job shop worksheet requirements and expectations to fellow workers on the same project.
Apply knowledge of cutting tools and processes.
Create drawings for specialized mold-build work, such as water lines, special cutters, EDM, or wire work.
Create polishing maps for the polishing department.
Pull Mastercam drawings for associates to work from.