Responsibility to function as a Mold Maker: Ensure that the employee handbook is being followed; follow all IATF 16949 Instructions. Ensures adherence to PPE policy and 5s principles. Gain and maintain a complete understanding of all production related jobs, production requirements, standard work, and other tasks which may be instructed to perform by your supervisor.  Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interest and able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

SAFETY

• Consistently demonstrates and incorporates principals of safety for self and others in daily activities.
• Ensures the use of safe procedures and standard work.
• Ensure all equipment and machinery is operational and in good working order.

  PRINCIPLE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL ELEMNETS OF THE JOB

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on molds. 
• Clean and lubricate molds, replace mold components, and repair secondary equipment. 
• Disassemble/assemble molds and secondary equipment. 
• Mold repair including fitting and assembly of component parts to close tolerance (±.001), making ejector pins, removing broken bolts. 
• Reads drawings, blueprints, 2D/3D drawings, and document work completed and revisions. 
• Contributes ideas for improved tool life and product design improvements. 
• Operate horizontal mill, lathe, and other tool room equipment in a safe manner. 
• Responsible for completing all work assignments on a timely basis. 
• Communicate effectively and professionally with manager, tool room and other departmental personnel in a team environment. 
• Follow all department and company-wide safety policies and procedures. 
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• other duties as assigned

EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent to vocational or high school with completion of appropriate apprentice program or comparable experience. 
• Experience reading and interpreting prints and drawings.
• Minimum of four years related experience and/or training as Mold maker/Mold Builder
• Knowledge and use of shop floor inspection equipment
• Must be able to multitask. 
• Ability to work effectively with others and independently.
• Manual mill, lathe grinder experience

 PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work conditions consistent with a manufacturing environment. 
• Frequent exposure to manufacturing operations requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment. 
• Standing, walking, stooping, and bending are frequent and required. 
• Must be able to tolerate repetitive motions for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. 
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours on concrete surface is required. 
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures.