Mold Maker II

Seaway Plastics•Port Richey, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Maker II is responsible for generating cutter paths, writing machine programs, setting up machines, and assembling molds. This role involves interphasing with designers and PMs for clarification, building and revising customer-owned molds, and strategizing the sequence of operations. The Mold Maker II will read and interpret blueprints, verify dimensions using various inspection tools, and operate all pertinent equipment to complete mold builds within the given timeframe. They will also provide input on design elements, install electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics, and train apprentices. A high level of competency in operating all Tool Room equipment and understanding cutting tools and processes is required. Additionally, this role involves creating drawings for specialized work, polishing maps, and pulling drawings from Master CAM. Planning the approach to maximize build time and communicating job expectations to fellow workers are also key aspects of the position.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
5+ yrs in the tool making trade
Proficient geometry and math
Computer literate in software pertinent to mold builds i.e. Master CAM programming
Understands metals and tolerances
Ability to independently operate and validate work out of all tool room equipment at a high level of competency
Self – starter
Professional and respectful
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to readily adapt to changes in customer demands and come up with workable solutions
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, peers, and outside customers
Able to communicate all levels and functions of a mold build

Responsibilities

Generate cutter paths on all mold designs
Interphase with Designers and PM’s when areas are unclear
Write programs for machines
Set-up machines
Check shut offs, final fit, and assemble molds
Build and revise Customer owned molds
Strategize sequence of operations including visualizing shape of cavity core work in mold
Read and interpret blueprints to match CAD files of tool being built
Verify dimensions, using micrometers calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, and other associated inspection tools
Operate all pertinent equipment to accomplish mold build complete
Provide input on design of vents, cores, gates to engineering as needed
Install pertinent electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics associated with mold build
Train and guide work of apprentices
Operate all Tool Room equipment at a high level of competency
Complete mold build in the timeframe given
Plan approach to build to maximize build in quoted time given
Be able to explain what is needed and expectations from the job shop worksheet to fellow workers on same project
Understand principles of all types of cutting tools and processes for each
Create drawings for any specialized work needed to perform mold build i.e. water lines, special cutters, EDM or wire work
Create polishing map for the polishing department
Pull drawings from Master CAM for associates to work from