Mold Set-Up

Linacast • Montague, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Set molds in the casting machines and prepare them for production set-up. This role involves operating casting equipment safely, training molders, monitoring equipment, and setting up casters for high productivity. The position also requires performing all duties of a molder, changing fill tubes and molds, and participating in annual training and competency evaluations. Compliance with OSHA safety standards is mandatory, and employees may be required to attend training seminars for new technologies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior Casting Experience Required
• Team player
• Decision making and judgement skills
• Motivated
• Good listening and communication
• Works in a seasonally fast paced environment under minimum supervision
• Routine responsibilities and duties involve the use of various procedures and the application of clearly prescribed standards of practice, requiring the use of good judgment
• Must work with a high degree of accuracy
• Constant exposure (67% or more) to noise, odors, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Confined sitting
• Walking
• Repetitive lifting of objects (under 5 lbs., over 5 lbs.)
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., keyboarding)
• Carrying pushing or pulling objects (under 5 lbs., over 5 lbs.)
• Crouching, climbing
• Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens or numbers
• Precise eye/hand coordination

Responsibilities

• Operate casting equipment in a safe manner at all times
• Train Molders on safety and correct operations
• Monitor equipment in your area of responsibility for adverse conditions and advise supervision of these conditions
• Set-up casters for high productivity levels within your area of responsibility to include Trim Dies
• Perform all duties that a molder performs
• Change and prep fill tubes
• Change molds and Trim Dies
• Participate in classes and training seminars to learn new technologies and techniques deemed helpful to performance on the job
• Follow any other instructions and perform any other duties upon request of the supervisor
• Comply with OSHA Safety Standards: Hazard Communication; Bloodborne Pathogens; Lockout; Permit Required Confined Space; Hot Work Permit; Powered Industrial Trucks; P.P.E. and Ergonomics

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED