Mold Maker III

Cambro•Clay, CA

22h•$35 - $40

About The Position

Mold Maker III will work with minimum supervision on new construction of Plastic Injection, Pultrusion, Compression and Rotational Molds, as well as Modifications and Repairs of the same. The Mold Maker will be expected to work with Senior Mold Makers as a support, Junior Mold Makers as a lead or independently as workload requires. The Mold Maker will also be expected to continue to improve their skill level and technical knowledge through interaction with coworkers and training opportunities as they are presented.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mold making and/or mold repair
Willing to continue to train and develop mold making technical skills/knowledge
Demonstrate competence in math, basic algebra and some trigonometry
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
Speak and understand English proficiently
Must be a critical thinker, able to analyze and evaluate facts and circumstances that affect an issue
Must be able to clearly communicate information in verbal and written form

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
Ability to conceptualize

Responsibilities

Disassemble and assemble molds safely, efficiently and without damage.
Use advanced skills to produce new molds and to repair existing molds
Use support software like Word, Excel and Outlook
Set-up, program and operate as needed CNC, manual mill, radial arm drill press, lathe, EDM and surface grinder in safe, efficient and proper manner to produce quality workmanship
Perform routine maintenance on shop equipment
Follow verbal and written directions
Troubleshoot molds, dies and fixtures to suggest improvements or determine root cause of a problem
Participate in continual improvement efforts
Work from shop drawings, e-files, verbal instructions and sketches
Perform assigned work with little or no supervision
Repair Injection, Compression and Pultrusion molds as directed
Work with senior and lower level mold makers on new mold builds and repairs
Determine efficient material removal techniques, including speeds, feeds, cut depths and cutting tools
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
Other duties as needed or required.
Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.