Mold Maker

AptarGroup, Inc.; Congers (NY); On-site; USD 57,859 - 78,523; Full time

Job summary

Aptar Pharma in Congers, NY is seeking a Mold Maker to construct, repair and maintain in-house molds and tooling under limited supervision. The role requires working with tight part specifications and adhering to cGMP and high quality standards to support daily production.

The ideal candidate will have five years of mold/tool making experience, knowledge of molding processes, and strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude, with proficiency in tool room equipment and precision measurement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, technical school or related experience.
• 5 years’ experience working as a mold/tool maker.
• Knowledge of molding process and ability to troubleshoot problems.
• Good mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate all tool room equipment proficiently, good mold and mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with cGMP ensuring such practices are followed by staff.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain a detail log history of tasks performed.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Participate in the analysis of defects.
• Analyze blueprints for mold requirements.
• Examine mold, spare parts for accuracy and conformity.
• Ensure molded components meet all product quality criteria including dimensional and visual.
• Fit spare parts for existing tools, enhance components.
• Disassemble and assemble molds, analyze and solve basic mold problems including flashing, conditions, galling, venting, cooling problems, etc.

Skills

Pharmaceutical knowledge

ISO knowledge

Injection molding experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Mold Maker

Work Location: Congers NY

Who We Are

Improving Health through Science and Technology! At Aptar Pharma, we specialize in Drug Delivery offering Innovative Devices, Services and Solutions focused on the Patient Experience. Aptar Pharma is part of Aptar Group, a global leader of dispensing systems for the packaging industry. Aptar Pharma has been setting the standard in drug delivery for decades providing health technology solutions and services enabling effective patient treatment. Be You, Be Aptar!

What You Will Do at Aptar Pharma

The primary mission of the Mold Maker under limited supervision, performs a variety of operations to construct, repair or maintain in-house molds/tooling. Assignments may require the use of ordinary tool room equipment and/or outside tooling suppliers and sub-contractors. This position requires working with very tight part/steel drawing specifications/tolerances, which translates to high quality standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with cGMP ensuring such practices are followed by staff.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain a detail log history of tasks performed.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Participate in the analysis of defects.
• Analyze blueprints for mold requirements.
• Examine mold, spare parts for accuracy and conformity.
• Communicate to supervisor any issues or problems.
• Insure all molds are prepared for daily production.
• Ensure molded components meet all product quality criteria including dimensional and visual.
• Maintain, repair, clean and alter molds, components/tools and document all work.
• Fit spare parts for existing tools, enhance components.
• Disassemble and assemble molds, analyze and solve basic mold problems including flashing, conditions, galling, venting, cooling problems, etc.
• Assemble repair, inspect, clean and polish molds using skill and care while handling and polishing critical surfaces.
• Lay out, fabricate and assemble metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specifications.
• Use a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes, milling machines and surface grinders.
• Compute dimensions; determine machining and material or parts requirements.
• Solve problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production processes.
• Modify and/or construct tools, jigs, fixtures, robot arms, molds and mold components.
• Understand form fit and functions in mold construction.
• Perform close-tolerance machining using detailed blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Uses precision measuring instruments in the fabrication of various mold components and plastic tools and parts.
• Perform accurate layout of tolerance and angles required to complete assignments.
• Recommend design improvements and/or substitutions of material as required.
• Interface with other functional departments.
• Other assigned duties.

What you will bring on the journey

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent, technical school or related experience.

Experience

• 5 years’ experience working as a mold/tool maker.
• Knowledge of molding process and ability to troubleshoot problems.
• Good mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate all tool room equipment proficiently, good mold and mechanical skills.

Travel

Sometimes

Skills/Abilities

• Pharmaceutical knowledge.
• ISO knowledge.
• Injection molding experience.

What We Offer

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes 401k plan with Company matching benefit, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and more.

Compensation and Base Annual Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is USD $42.05 to USD $56.89 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Aptar is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Contact

Aptar Pharma, NA
250 Route 303 North
Congers, NY 10920
www.aptar.com

Nearest Major Market

New York City