6Q01 - Maintenance - MMKA - MOLD MAKER A (1st Shift)

Medegen Medical Products/Medira; Gallaway (TN); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Inteplast Group is hiring a Mold Maker A (1st Shift) to perform maintenance, repair and tooling fabrication for injection molds and related equipment. The role requires strong CNC knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and experience with mills, lathes, grinders, and EDMs.

You'll disassemble and assemble molds, troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems, and support safe operation in a high-temp, high-noise environment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED with 3–5 years in repair of plastic injection molds (college preferred).
• Tool & Die Maker certification preferred (federal/state).
• Strong knowledge of CNC equipment, programming, surfacing and tool paths.

Aufgaben

• Clean and service tools and components; inspect for damage or wear.
• Disassemble/assemble molds and troubleshoot hot manifold systems and electrical issues.
• Create new tooling components with mills, lathes, grinders, EDMs and CNC equipment.
• Assist with installation of machining and tool-making equipment.
• Disassemble/assemble molds; ensure proper water seal and flow.
• Identify cleaning techniques for tool components and mold location.
• Operate tooling repair area equipment safely; follow safety practices.
• Attend meetings; mentor others on tooling-related skills.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical aptitude

CNC knowledge

Safety awareness

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Tool & Die Maker certification preferred

Tools

Mills

Lathes

EDMs

ID/OD grinders

Surface grinders

DNC

Jobbeschreibung

TITLE: Mold Maker A (1st Shift)

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Performs various mold maintenance and repair activities and continuous improvements related to the maintenance and repair of injection molds, jigs, fixtures, and related ancillary equipment. Also builds complex tooling components from standard prints using available metal working equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), with three to five years of related experience in the repair of plastic injection molds, some college preferred.
• Federal/State Certification as a Tool & Die Maker preferred
• Mechanical aptitude required, must have strong working knowledge of tooling, mills, lathes, etc. as well as good schematic reading skills
• Strong knowledge of CNC equipment, programming, software updates, surfacing, cutter paths, and DNC for new project, repairs, and new molds
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma and THM concepts
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and services tools and components, inspects tools for damage or wear
• Disassembles, assembles, and troubleshoots hot manifold systems; electrical problems within the system; identifies proper sealing, expansion, flow, heater dimensions and condition, tip conditions and thermocouple conditions; determines proper voltages/resistance of all components
• Creates new tooling components with the use of standard metal working equipment including mills, lathes, ID/OD grinders, surface grinders, EDMs and various CNC machinery
• Assists with installation of machining and tool making equipment
• Disassembles and assembles molds, identified proper water seal and flow through molds
• Identifies proper cleaning techniques of all tool components and plates. Identifies mold location and safe usage of mold rack and carts
• Safely operates equipment and machinery in tooling repair area; must have an understanding of safety of self and others
• Attends internal meetings to help establish priorities and assign tasks. Instructs others, formally and informally, regarding tooling related skills and knowledge

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud and requires hearing protection

Inteplast Group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.