Prototype Model/Mold Maker
About The Position
As a Machinist/Mold Maker, you'll play a critical role in bringing innovative products to life. In this hands-on position, you'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and R&D teams to fabricate high-precision prototype and production tooling using both conventional and CNC machine tools. Ideal candidates bring strong machining expertise, the ability to work from complex blueprints and CAD/CAM programs, and experience producing tight-tolerance components from a variety of materials, including plastics and tool steels. This is an opportunity to leverage your craftsmanship, problem-solving skills, and technical knowledge while contributing to new product development, continuous improvement initiatives, and advanced manufacturing processes in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Participating in or have achieved formal education in the use of manual and/or CNC machines.
- Ability to machine to the level of tolerance required by company products.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret blueprints.
- Requires extensive and practical knowledge of different materials and their workability such as plastics and exotic tool steels and their uses.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of shop mathematics including applicable trigonometry.
- Skilled in tool room grinding, tool and die work, sheet metal, mold making and fixture development.
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service in the area of machining/mold making.
- Ability and willingness to commit to continuous learning and to keep up with changing technologies in the field of model/mold making.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient on all standard/nonstandard shop tools and equipment.
- Knowledge and use of relevant CAD/CAM software applications and skills to use them effectively.
- An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 5 years of experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes advanced knowledge to program and produce precision parts on Conventional and CNC Machine Tools.
- Produces products utilizing a variety of machining equipment to specified tolerances and finishes.
- Provides proper care and maintenance of tools, equipment, and facilities including general housekeeping.
- Works from routine and complex prints, sketches, drawn points, or verbal directions to fabricate precision machined parts and production tooling.
- Can originate simple and/or complex setups.
- Inspects work for compliance with blueprints, process sheets, and written or verbal specifications using basic inspection equipment.
- Designs, plans, and executes the sequences of related technical operations for fabrication of precision parts or molds.
- Provides input to designers or engineers on parts configuration with alternative solutions for reduction of manufacturing complexity and tooling costs.
- Services machinery or equipment and maintains facilities.
- Interacts as a team member sharing ideas and machining experience.
Benefits
- Multiple group medical, dental and vision plans
- Robust wellness program
- Life insurance and disability coverages
- Variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- 401(k) plan with a matching contribution
- Vacation and sick time programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
