Mold Press Operator

Laconia•Laconia, NH

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor, the Mold Press Operator operates presses to mold and cure rubber on manufactured assemblies. The role involves setting up and operating production equipment, interpreting manufacturing documents, measuring product dimensions, and conducting quality tests and inspections. The operator installs and positions molds and dies, prepares rubber and other components, and loads and removes molds from presses. The employee is expected to be consistently, regularly, and predictably at work and on time. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate the Red & Brown Rubber Mill, Extruder, Molding Press, and Oil Molding Press.
Read and interpret blueprints, method sheets, process sheets, policies, and procedures to manufacture rigid and flexible metal tubes.
Measure angular dimensions, radii, contours, clearances, thread lead, wall thickness, and other specifications.
Perform quality tests according to procedures and 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.
Install dies and plates on machines according to work order specifications using clamps, bolts, and hand tools.
Move molds to presses; spray mold interiors with lubricant to prevent rubber from sticking.
Position preform rubber, half-shells, or cores in mold cavities or on the lower die, and place the upper die over the rubber.
Insert metal parts in mold cavities when needed to join them with rubber during processing.
Load and remove molds from presses.
Tear flash rings from workpiece edges and remove rind from molds using an air hose and/or steel wool.
Position and secure assembled molds and mold components.
Be consistently, regularly, and predictably at work and on time.