Mold Machine Operator A LPCS
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
MISSION:
To operate molding machines to produce small and/or less complex wax pattern and gating components of the highest quality. To inspect trim and clean wax parts as required. To train less experienced operators as assigned.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Tooling Preparation
Objective: To accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assembles disassembles prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.
- Adds chills and solubles per Technique Cards.
Other Marginal Job Functions:
- Removes and cleans tooling after operation.
- Performs minor repairs on tooling as required (TBO LSBO only).
- Mold Machine Operation
Objective: To operate complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established set-up procedures to maintain quality and dimensional integrity of the product.
Essential Job Functions:
- Sets up monitors and controls mold machine functions.
- Keeps dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.
- Removes wax parts from die inspects for defects and trims.
- Places on proper fixtures in order to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.
- Ensures proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.
Other Marginal Job Functions:
- Initiates and implements corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed.
- Develops and assists in tech card creation.
- Completes logs and records.
- Documents all modifications to process.
- Safety
Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
Essential Job Functions:
- A Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
- Safely operates all equipment and tools.
- Identifies and reports safety problems.
- Meets all production and quality standards.
OTHER MARGINAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- May train less skilled operators as assigned.
- Performs other tasks as directed.
- May be required to handle hazardous waste.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT VEHICLES MACHINERY AND/OR TOOLS USED:
- Pry bars insert pullers slide hammers
- Side cutters and/or knives
- Mallets
- Torches hot pencils
- Air nozzles
- Air ratchet
- Wrenches; allen and crescent
- Mold Machines
- Power drill
- Flashlight mirrors
- Hoist
- Dental picks
- Fork lift
TRAINING
- Training is provided on the job.
- PCCs Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.
- May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Skill in the wax molding operations as demonstrated be six to twelve months of competent performance of Molder OR any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
- Ability to read interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards load cards and other types of special instructions.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition subtraction multiplication and division).
- Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
- Written language skills required.
- Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Calipers
- Basic Math
- Math
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Stamping Press
- Plastics Blow Molding
- Micrometer
- Plastics Extrusion
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Sewing
- Manufacturing
