Mold Maker 1st Shift

Orion Castings; Maple Lake (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Casting is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate toolrooms producing molds and tooling components in Maple Lake, MN. You will perform milling, turning, drilling, grinding, and CNC EDM work from drawings and written instructions, ensuring close tolerances and adherence to ISO 9001 standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a two-year degree in machine tool technology, plus five years of non-production machining experience or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Education or GED equivalent.
• A two year degree in machine tool technology.
• Thorough knowledge of precision measuring instruments and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, perform a variety of fabrication tasks.
• Milling, turning, boring, drilling, polishing, grinding and threading to build tooling.
• Use micrometers, dial calipers and indicators to verify work against drawings.
• Construct components and parts to extremely close tolerances with nonstandard shapes.
• Setup and operate high end CNC EDM (wire and ram) and CNC mills.
• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to produce gauges and tooling.

Skills

Precision measuring

Layout drawings

Machining

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year machine tool technology degree

Tools

Micrometers

Dial calipers

Indicators

CNC EDM

CNC Mills

Edge Finder

Vise

Job description

Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide.

Summary

To set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses to fabricate components for molds, machine and inspection fixtures to close tolerance drawing specifications. May fabricate metal parts for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment working from drawings and written instructions.

Position Requirements

Minimum of High School Education or GED equivalent and a two year degree in machine tool technology. Must have thorough knowledge of the use of precision measuring instruments. Layout and drawings. Minimum of five years machining experience in a non-production setting or combination of experience and approved vocational machine shop and tool and die training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks which require a knowledge of fabrication techniques, tools, materials and equipment.
• Performs milling, turning, boring, drilling, polishing, grinding and threading to build new tooling.
• Uses precision measuring devices such as micrometers, dial calipers and indicators to verify work compliance with established shop practices and drawing specifications.
• Constructs components and parts to extremely close tolerances which may have unusual or nonstandard shapes.
• Setup and operate high end CNC EDM both wire and ram style.
• Setup and operate high end CNC Mills.
• Works from engineering drawings, sketches, verbal instructions, or existing parts to produce gages, tools, parts for machines, molds and other equipment.
• Maintains good production and quality standards.
• Maintains safe work habits and good housekeeping at all times.
• Ability to measure and fit molds as required.
• List of Tools Required:Micrometers 0”-1”, 1”-2”, 2”-3” Center PunchesTelescoping gages Edge FinderCombination Square ToolboxDrive Pin Punch Set Machinist SquareRadius Gages Calipers (6” or better)Scale 6” Thread Pitch GagesSmall and Large Tap HandlesScribe Medium sized ‘V’ blocksBall Peen Hammer Test Indicator and attachmentsAllen Wrenches 1-2-3 blocksParallel Set Vise GripsChannel Locks Crescent Wrench SetPocket Magnet
• Follow all ISO 9001 Requirements, Safety, Policies and Procedures
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Perform other associated duties as needed to continue the operation of the department in the most productive and efficient manner.

Orion Casting has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.