Job Summary:

The Mold Maker will create, adapt, and adjust molds used in cast manufacturing.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Constructs, adapts, and modifies molds for plastic injection molding, die cast tooling, metal stamping, and other molding operations.
• Creates initial molds based on specifications from design team, blueprints, or schematics.
• Uses various measuring and gauging tools to perform necessary inspections before, during, and after molding operations.
• Sets up equipment based on mold requirements, materials, and tolerances.
• Executes production runs; conducts quality control testing before mold enters production cycle.
• Maintains knowledge of materials and products.
• Assists machinists and millwrights with injection molding process and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of machinery and mold creation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of applicable safety rules.

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program, technical school training program, or company-provided training program required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Superior manual dexterity, muscular control, and delicate touch necessary to complete precision work without damaging valuable molds.
• Visual acuity to read blueprints and perform visual inspections.