Mold Tech III

EssilorLuxottica•Foothill Ranch, CA

About The Position

The Mold Tech applies world-class techniques and experience to manufacture replacement and/or spare custom injection mold components using CNC milling equipment. The role sets up and operates automatic CNC machines and manual machines as needed, creates CNC programs with CAM software, performs mold repairs and machining, and carries out some preventive maintenance and inspection. The technician works with Mold Design Engineers and the Mold Tool Room Supervisor as needed, reads and interprets complex CAD drawings and mold component specifications, and helps develop efficient fabrication and production solutions. The position also includes designing and building jigs, fixtures, clamping and holding tools; selecting appropriate steel for an application; and applying knowledge of cutter feeds and speeds for milling, drilling, and general machining. The Mold Tech follows safety rules and good shop practices, maintains daily records, and keeps shop tools, machines, and work areas clean and maintained. Work may require prolonged standing and moving or lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 5 years of CNC programming and machining experience.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to proficiently use precision measuring instruments.
Ability to perform complex setups.
Ability to work in a group to solve problems involving molds, dies, assembly machines, and precision tools.
Ability to follow directions and work well within a team environment.
Ability to perform work requiring prolonged standing and to move or lift 50 pounds.
Experience with Microsoft applications.
Experience with injection mold maintenance and repairs.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to listen.
Ability to work under pressure to tight time scales.
Good decision-making and ability to work on own initiative.
Self-motivated and task-oriented.
Strong team-player skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical trade school.
At least 5 years of CNC programming and machining experience, with most of that time specifically related to injection molds.
Experience with DMG Mori Seki.
Experience with Mitsubishi EDM (Wire & Sinker).
Experience with Pro E and/or Solidworks.
Experience with Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
Experience with 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate automatic CNC machines and manual machines as needed.
Create CNC programs using CAM software.
Perform general mold repair, machining, and grinding.
Carry out some mold preventive maintenance and inspection.
Work with Mold Design Engineers and the Mold Tool Room Supervisor as needed.
Solve problems involving materials, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production processes.
Read and interpret complex CAD drawings and specifications for injection molds and part models.
Interpret mold component drawings for form, fit, and function.
Design and build jigs and fixtures as needed, including fixture clamping and holding tools.
Select suitable types of steel based on hardness and application.
Follow safety rules, regulations, and good shop practices.
Maintain daily records of work performed for management.
Maintain and clean shop tools, machines, and work areas.