Mold Maker - Youth Apprentice

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Tool Room Supervisor, the Mold Maker - Youth Apprentice is responsible for working with the Lead Mold Maker to build new tooling per CAD or detailed prints, evaluate, maintain, and repair existing molds as well as production tooling.  

Essential Functions:

• Learn the fundamentals of mold making under the guidance of tool and die moldmakers
• Learn how to identify and communicate possible tooling problems to lead mold maker or supervisor
• Must be able to work well with lead mold makers and train with mold maintenance  technicians 
• Must be able to learn to operate all tool room equipment on a scheduled program
• Learn the fundamentals of mold maintenance.
• Adhere to production and quality standards
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours

Other Functions

• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Performs other tasks as assigned
• Assist in Maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality Management System and ISO 14001 certification by supporting:  Corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation
• Required Personal Protective Equipment * safety shoes are to be worn at all times during your scheduled work hours. * Department manager/supervisor will cover additional PPE as required on department-specific work instructions. 
• Wearing your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a condition of employment.

What you will learn

• As training progresses the Youth Apprentice will be able to help build new tooling and components with mold maker supervision
• How to work well with lead mold makers, mold maintenance technicians, and other apprentices.
• How to operate all tool room equipment when training is complete.
• How to perform mold maintenance and in-press mold changes.

What You'll Bring

• Actively pursuing a High School Diploma - preferably a Junior or Senior in good academic standing.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Must have good problem-solving skills and be detail-oriented
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work overtime based on shop needs.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must have own precision tools
• Prior forklift experience preferred