Wax Molder Lead (Swing)
About The Position
This is a working Lead role where you will both produce wax molds and provide exceptional leadership to your team. The role involves championing safety and 6S initiatives, holding the team accountable for policies, prioritizing workflow, and demonstrating excellent communication skills. You will answer questions regarding part processing, verify daily staffing, and report any issues to the Supervisor. Responsibilities include assigning work, assessing training needs, moving operators to different qualified assignments, and stopping work if appropriate in the absence of a supervisor. You will also audit the quality and quantity of work, provide performance input to Supervisors, and assume responsibility for routine operations in a Supervisor’s absence. The role requires establishing and tracking T-put plans for MS 1 Wax Molding, operating wax press machinery safely and efficiently, performing cleaning and handling of tooling, and reading/following setup instructions. You will also perform general cleaning, inspect wax patterns for quality, document paperwork, identify and document tooling damage, process paperwork, move tools, set up and inspect tooling, receive and inspect raw materials, perform leach tank operations, and perform monthly maintenance. Writing work instructions and adhering to safety rules are also key aspects of this role.
Requirements
- Ability to follow written instructions, work procedures, and verbal directions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Willingness to learn manufacturing processes and safety requirements
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand tools
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to learn and follow safety policies and procedures
- Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, with ability to work with hands and possess good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to operate a forklift in a safe and proper manner
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience as Wax Molder required
- Ability to read work instructions and complete basic documentation
- Lift and move up to 35 lbs.
- Stand for extended periods throughout the shift
- Read instructions and write
- Use handheld tools to assemble and disassemble molding tools
- Use overhead cranes, pallet jacks and various lifting devices
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Champion Safety and 6S Initiatives
- Hold team accountable for following all policies and procedures
- Prioritize workflow and keep key parts moving for TP plan or LTPO recovery
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Answer questions regarding the processing of parts
- Verify daily staffing and report any staffing issues/needs to Supervisor
- Assign work to operators
- Assess training needs and coordinate training as needed
- Move operators to different job assignments that they are qualified to perform
- Stop the work of operators, if appropriate (in the absence of a supervisor)
- Audit the quality and quantity of work performed by operators
- Provide input to Supervisors regarding operator punctuality, tardiness, and other aspects of overall performance
- Assume responsibility of routine operations in a Supervisor’s absence
- Establish and track T-put plans for MS 1 Wax Molding
- Operate in a safe and efficient manner all wax press machinery, equipment and related tooling
- Perform proper cleaning, handling and storage of wax molding tooling
- Read and follow wax molding set up techniques and instructions associated with each tool
- Perform general cleaning of the molding area and equipment
- Inspect wax patterns for acceptable quality criteria
- Appropriately document all daily paperwork and forms associated with the molding operation
- Identify and document tooling damage and operational issues
- Process paperwork and physically move tools in and out of the department as required
- Set up and inspect new and reworked tooling
- Receive and inspect raw materials
- Perform leach tank operations as needed in a safe and efficient manner
- Perform monthly maintenance duties
- Write work instructions for the molding operation
- Adhere to plant and department safety rules and regulations
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
