Mold Repair Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Gaffney, SC

12d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent mold required
Experience with metal working tools including drills, milling machines, grinders and lathes.
In-depth knowledge on troubleshooting in injection operation & assembly.
Ability to lift heavy objects and experience on handling carbide tooling.
Experience with quality control analysis.
Proven experience using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, scales, height gages).
Excellent attention to detail.
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills by detecting potential problems.
Excellent communication skills and working with teams.
Autonomy, with little supervision.
General experience in metallurgic knowledge understanding the properties of metals.
Knowledge of trigonometry and shop math.
Must be extremely strong on safety rules and regulations.
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree in a related field preferred.
5 Years experience as Maintenance Injection Mold Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains mold, fixtures, and all other tooling in conformance to customer and/or company specifications per control plans.
Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to make and repairs molds, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
Maintains a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations.
Reads and interprets blueprints, design schematics, and CAD drawings.
Visualizes and computes metal shapes and tolerances.
Designs jigs and templates as support in the fabrication of parts.
Sets up and operates grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, parts cleaning, basic ovens, band saws, jib hoists.
Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled and completes assigned work orders.
Cuts and shapes blocks to specified dimensions. Grinds carbide, fits and assembles parts to make, repair or modify dies, jigs, gauges using machine and hand tools.
Assembles and disassembles tools and mold parts supporting the production areas to guarantee tools are repaired on time to ensure continuous production and increase plant productivity.
Inspects tools and dies for defects and performs repairs.
Supports Tooling Efficiency Improvement and Scrap Reduction Projects.
Follows standard operating procedures for mold repairs and keeps detailed records of tool maintenance, repairs, changeovers.
Obtains training and certification for forklift and aerial lift operation as required.
Utilizes the overhead crane in compliance with OSHA and Company requirements.
Assists with mold changes on injection molding machines.
Troubleshoots and repairs injection molding and auxiliary equipment.
Complies & promotes all environmental, health & safety programs, laws and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned or necessary.