Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mold Maker is responsible for repairing and maintaining plastic injection molds, fixtures and other mechanical equipment in a timely and proficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Meet the expectations and standards set forth by IATF16945 and ISO14001.

• Responsible for all cleanliness and organization of the area.

• Ability to analyze and repair all aspects of a simple to moderately complex tool in collaboration with other departments and Tooling Supervisor and Engineers
• Performs preventative maintenance service on tooling to assure their continued performance in the production of customer’s parts
• Operates maintenance and repair equipment (including, but not limited to, overhead cranes and mold cart) needed to transport, disassemble, repair and assemble tooling
• Work with plant Operations and Engineering to determine mold repairs required.
• Work with Plant Operations and Engineering to troubleshoot injection molding process and tooling issues
• Repair injection molds by fabricating and machining inserts, pins and other mold components.
• Disassemble and reassemble molds as required for troubleshooting, modifications or repairs.
• Set up and operate machine shop equipment, including milling, lathes and surface grinders.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Must be able to work with other departments (such as production, processing, maintenance and quality control) to achieve the highest quality part possible and meet production deadlines

• Responsible for making sure that all documentation is current and being filled out accurately
• Communicate with all shifts to ensure all applicable information is transferred between shifts

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Adaptability- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
• Analytical skills- Ability to use logic and reasoning to solve a problem
• Applied Learning- Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
• Conceptual thinking- Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Creative- Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail oriented- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Mechanical aptitude for understanding and using machines or tools
• Organized-Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems
• Research Skills- Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Systems analysis- Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under high intensity situations.

Education:

· Degree and/or certifications in related field preferred

Experience:

· One to Three years of injection molding process/tooling/repair preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leitchfield, KY 42754: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Injection Molding: 2 years (Required)
• Tooling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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