Production Apprentice

SAWBONES•Vashon, WA

1d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Production Apprentice - Injection Molding Full Time & Part Time Available Wage Range $21.00 - $23.23/hr DOE SUMMARY: Makes artificial bones using molds in one or more of the following areas: Box press, bag press, composite, spine, menisci, cortical, and flex foam areas. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: One or more of these duties may be applicable depending on the particular area: Obtain daily production plan & verify proper molds; set up molds & presses; use injection machine &/or other methods such as pressure pot; pouring by cup, or vacuum assist to fill molds with material (may include use of blenders); cut plastic tubing to proper length; use proper mold release; trim parts as needed; apply skin type material to mold before injection; use correct component part or inserts in mold; mix fiberglass with resins; de-mold & inspect product for quality; repair/rework product if needed; use calculator & scale to ratio & weigh out material; stock supplies; clean & prep equipment as needed; count & document parts accurately; move product as needed for each operation with proper documentation; meet established productivity levels, quality standards, & deadlines; use computer to access & input information; cross train in all department areas; wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required; follow appropriate safety precautions; maintain orderly & clean work station; participate in continuous improvement effort; assist others as directed by Supervisor; Assist Supervisor as directed; perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Ability to grasp, open, close, and move molds using hands and wrists
Ability to lift, hold and move or carry product and bins (lift up to 30 lbs regularly and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.)
Ability to stand for entire shift, excluding breaks and lunch
Ability to recognize and match different colors of resins and materials
Ability to use equipment such as hand grinder, scissors, knives, hammers, blenders, dispensing machines, air presses, production ovens
Ability to use thermoset and thermoplastic resins and additives
Ability to handle hot molds and product, up to 200 degrees (using proper PPE)
Ability to cross train and rotate to all molding areas
Ability to climb 10’ ladder
Ability to use scale
Ability to use basic math skills and a calculator
Ability to use respirator equipment
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
Ability to push, pull, pry, bend, squat and reach
Ability to attend to detail
Ability to see close up, peripherally, and have depth perception
Ability to meet and maintain productivity levels
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to meet quality standards
Ability to follow verbal, video and written procedures and instructions
Ability to perform repetitive routine production procedure
Ability to perform all job duties accurately
Ability to maintain an organized, clean work area
Ability to understand and use different types of basic computers and touch screens
Ability to use Metric and English measurement systems with a ruler, tape measure or calipers

Responsibilities

Obtain daily production plan & verify proper molds
Set up molds & presses
Use injection machine &/or other methods such as pressure pot
Pouring by cup, or vacuum assist to fill molds with material (may include use of blenders)
Cut plastic tubing to proper length
Use proper mold release
Trim parts as needed
Apply skin type material to mold before injection
Use correct component part or inserts in mold
Mix fiberglass with resins
De-mold & inspect product for quality
Repair/rework product if needed
Use calculator & scale to ratio & weigh out material
Stock supplies
Clean & prep equipment as needed
Count & document parts accurately
Move product as needed for each operation with proper documentation
Meet established productivity levels, quality standards, & deadlines
Use computer to access & input information
Cross train in all department areas
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
Follow appropriate safety precautions
Maintain orderly & clean work station
Participate in continuous improvement effort
Assist others as directed by Supervisor
Assist Supervisor as directed
Perform other duties as required