Mold Machine Operator B (Wax Center)
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
MISSION:
To operate a variety of molding machines to produce moderately complex wax pattern and gating components of the highest quality.
To inspect trim and clean wax parts as required.
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 soluble per tech cards.
- Removes and/or cleans tooling after operation.
- Mold Machine Operation
Objective: To operate moderately complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established setup procedures. To maintain dimensional integrity of product.
Essential Job Functions:
- Sets up monitors and controls mold machine functions.
- Keeps dies clean during molding operations.
- Removes wax parts from die inspects for defects and trims.
- Cleans wax parts as required.
- Completes logs and records; documents any modifications to process.
- Meets all production and quality standards.
- Safety
Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
Essential Job Functions:
- Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
- Safely operates all equipment and tools.
- Identifies and reports safety problems.
OTHER (MARGINAL) ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- May train less skilled operators as assigned.
- Performs other tasks as directed.
- May be required to handle hazardous waste.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT MACHINERY AND/OR TOOLS USED:
- Pry bars
- Side cutters and/or knives
- Mallets
- Torches and air nozzles
- Air ratchet
- Wrenches; allen and crescent
- Power drill
- Flashlight
- Hoist
- Dental picks
- Mold Machines
TRAINING:
- Training is provided on the job.
- May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Skill in wax molding operations as demonstrated by three to six months of competent performance in any wax molding utility leach tank or core/gate cleaner positions is preferredORany equivalent combination of training and work experience.
- Ability to read interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards Process Control Procedures and other 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
