Mold Maker II

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (The broad spectrum of items that the role is ultimately held accountable for at the end of the day. Results.)

• Generate cutter paths on all mold designs
• Interphase with Designers and PM’s when areas are unclear
• Write programs for machines
• Set-up machines
• Check shut offs, final fit, and assemble molds

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (The finer details of what the role is assigned for the day-to-day activities on the job. Tasks to support results.)

• Responsible to build and revise Customer owned molds
• Strategizes sequence of operations including visualizing shape of cavity core work in mold
• Reads and interprets blueprints to match CAD files of tool being built.
• Verifies dimensions, using micrometers calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, and other associated inspection tools
• Requires understanding of 3D files, sections, views and projections.
• Operates all pertinent equipment to accomplish mold build complete
• Provide input on design of vents, cores, gates to engineering as needed
• Installs pertinent electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics associated with mold build.
• Trains and guides work of apprentices.
• Operates all Tool Room equipment at a high level of competency
• Complete mold build in the timeframe given
• Plan approach to build to maximize build in quoted time given
• Be able to explain what is needed and expectations from the job shop worksheet to fellow workers on same project
• Understands principles of all types of cutting tools and processes for each
• Create drawings for any specialized work needed to perform mold build i.e. water lines, special cutters, EDM or wire work
• Create polishing map for the polishing department
• Pull drawings from Master CAM for associates to work from

LMA RESPONSIBILITIES: (Leadership, Management, Accountability)

• No

QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS: (Seaway Core Values, Education, Training, Certifications, Years of experience, Other skills and abilities, Physical Requirements for the Role, etc.)

• Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values
  • We are customer focused
  • We execute
  • We win together
  • We are respectful
• High School diploma or GED
• 5+ yrs in the tool making trade
• Proficient geometry and math
• Computer literate in software pertinent to mold builds i.e. Master CAM programming
• Understands metals and tolerances
• Ability to independently operate and validate work out of all tool room equipment at a high level of competency
• Self – starter
• Professional and respectful
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to readily adapt to changes in customer demands and come up with workable solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, peers, and outside customers
• Able to communicate all levels and functions of a mold build
• Able to carry maximum unassisted lift of 60lbs
• Occasional climbing steps, walking and standing on uneven terrain, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, handling, turning, balancing, carrying, grasping