Mold Maker Apprentice

STERIS IMS; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual for a skilled position focused on mold component manufacturing. This full-time role offers hands-on training and a clear career path through an apprenticeship program. You will engage in a collaborative team environment, learning essential techniques in machining and safety practices. With a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, you will play a vital role in ensuring production readiness. Join a company dedicated to providing innovative healthcare solutions and enjoy comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K match, and quarterly bonuses.

Benefits

Healthcare

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Match

Quarterly Bonuses

PTO

Company Holidays

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn and engage in shop safety practices.
• Ability to learn CAD programs and G & M code.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machining equipment including lathes and milling machines.
• Fix and assemble components to ensure molds are production ready.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Basic Math Skills

Adaptability

Self-Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Milling Machines

Surface Grinders

EDM

Job description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

This is a skilled profession requiring technical and apprenticeship training. Must be willing to learn and engage in shop safety and practices in accordance with STERIS guidelines. Receive education and techniques in manufacturing of Mold components and fixturing for repeatability and unsurpassed quality. Ability to receive knowledge by all Tool room staff in proper practices and GD&T. Willingness to learn CAD based programs and G & M code.

BENEFITS:
Shift: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday (Flexible start and end times)

Benefits: Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401K Match, Quarterly Bonuses, PTO, Company Holidays

Duties

• Set up and operate all standard machining and equipment including but not limited to lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, EDM, etc.
• Fix and assemble components to ensure Molds are production ready.
• Take measurements with micrometers, calipers and venires and gauges.
• Receive work instruction, prepare and operate equipment in accordance with instructions.
• Perform daily clean up, maintenance and 5S work within area of responsibility.
• Comply with all regulatory, safety, policies and standards requirements.
• Work with and assist Journeyman Mold Makers who work with manufacturing and engineering to build components from print designs for injection Mold machines, creating tooling used for machining and fabrication.
• Other duties as required by management.

Education Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Specific Work Requirements

• Must work well with others in a fast paced TEAM setting.
• Must be able to learn from mistakes, they will happen often.
• Attend AWT training and maintain B or above average.
• Complete 144 hours of classroom time per year at AWT.
• Complete 2000 hours of machine, fixture and hands-on time, a year for 4 years.
• This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime on weekdays and/or weekends.
• Includes Apprenticeship Program with a clear career path to Certified Mold Maker through the AWT program.

Specific Skills and/or Business Competencies

• Personal responsibility and resilience: Motivated to succeed accountable and persistent to complete tasks.
• Clear communicator: Use a variety of appropriate communication methods to give/receive information accurately, and in a timely and positive manner.
• Team player: Not only plays own part but able to work and communicate clearly and effectively within a team and interacts/helps others when required.
• Continuous improvement/lean manufacturing mindset and responsibility to identify and drive through improvements to make the business more efficient, effective, and productive.
• Ability to perform basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals; basic algebra and geometry.
• Adaptability: Able to adjust to different conditions, technologies, situations and environments.
• Self-Motivation: A ‘self-starter’ who always wants to give their best, sets themselves challenging targets, can make their own decisions.
• Willingness to learn and wants to drive their own continuous professional development.
• Commitment: Able to commit to the goals, and standards of their own employer and to the wider industry and its professional standards.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

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