Mold Press Operator - Trainee Opportunity (2nd Shift)

Smiths Group•Laconia, NH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Mold Press Operator Trainee (2nd shift) to join the team. This position is responsible for the operation of presses to mold and cure rubber on manufactured assemblies. The role involves setting up and operating various machinery, reading and interpreting technical documents, performing quality checks, and ensuring the proper molding and curing of rubber components. The job also requires physical dexterity for handling materials and maintaining consistent attendance.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Set-up and operate: Red & Brown Rubber Mill, Extruder, Molding Press, and Oil Molding Press
Reads and interprets blueprints, method sheets, process sheets, policies and procedures to manufacture a variety of rigid and flexible metal tubes.
Measures angular dimensions, radii, contours, clearances, thread lead, wall thickness, and other specifications.
Performs a variety of quality tests per procedures.
Inspect products for surface defects and flaws
Set-up and operate heated presses to mold and cure rubber
Regulate molding temperature, volume, pressure, and time
Installs dies and plates on machine according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and hand-tools
Moves mold to press
Sprays inner surface of mold with lubricant to prevent rubber from sticking
Positions preform rubber, half-shells, or cores in mold cavities or on lower die places upper die over rubber
May insert metal parts in mold cavities to join with rubber during process
Load and remove mold from press
Tears flash ring from edge of workpieces.
Removes rind from molds, using air hose and/or steel wool.
Position and secure assembled mold and mold components
Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
Other duties may be assigned as needed