Injection Mold Maker

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Position Overview :

Position: Mold Maker I
Location: Aurora, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us

Automation Plastics specializes in precision manufacturing and innovative solutions for our clients. We're seeking a skilled Mold Maker I to join our team, where you'll play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and fabricating molds to ensure efficient production and top-quality results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform maintenance, repairs, and fabrication for new and existing tooling.
  • Collaborate with the Tooling Engineer and/or Toolroom Manager to analyze and repair simple to moderately complex molds.
  • Plan and fabricate cavity-forming components with precision and attention to detail.
  • Operate all mold-making equipment effectively, specializing in at least one area.
  • Disassemble and reassemble tooling to verify dimensions and functionality.
  • Follow the "8-Stages of Systematic Mold Maintenance" process to ensure optimal results.
  • Maintain accurate records of mold maintenance activities.
  • Adhere to 5S standards for housekeeping and safety practices.
  • Assist in estimating, planning, and completing assigned work efficiently.
  • Take responsibility for ensuring customer requirements are met and maintain assigned SPA (Single Point of Accountability) areas.
Qualifications
  • Education/Experience:
  • Technical school (2-year program) and/or at least 5 years of relevant experience and training.
  • Skills:
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and apply advanced mathematical concepts, including geometry and trigonometry.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and reasoning skills.
  • Familiarity with injection molds, processing, and reading part/assembly drawings.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and use hands and fingers.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
  • Requires good vision (close, color, peripheral, and depth perception), correctable to 20x40.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and holidays as needed.
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