Mold Maker II: Precision Mold Build & Programming

MME group Inc.; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaway Plastics in Port Richey, FL is seeking a mold maker to generate cutter paths on mold designs, write machine programs and set up equipment for mold builds. You will read CAD files, verify dimensions, and guide apprentices through complex tool room tasks.

You will collaborate with Designers, PMs, and engineering, ensuring timely builds and accurate fit, with emphasis on quality and process improvements in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ yrs in the tool making trade.
• Proficient geometry and math.
• Reads blueprints and CAD files.
• Able to operate tool room equipment.
• Self-starter and team player.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to build and revise Customer owned molds.
• Strategizes sequence of operations including visualizing cavity core in mold.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to match CAD files of tool being built.
• Verifies dimensions, using micrometers calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators.
• Requires understanding of 3D files, sections, views and projections.
• Operates all pertinent equipment to accomplish mold build complete.
• Provides input on design of vents, cores, gates to engineering as needed.
• Installs pertinent electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics associated with mold build.
• Trains and guides work of apprentices.
• Operates all Tool Room equipment at high competency.
• Completes mold build in the timeframe given.
• Plans approach to build to maximize build in quoted time.
• Explains needs and expectations from shop worksheets to teammates.
• Understands cutting tools and processes for each.
• Creates drawings for specialized work (water lines, cutters, EDM).
• Creates polishing map for polishing department.
• Pulls drawings from Master CAM for associates.

Skills

Geometry & Math

Machining knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Master CAM

Job description

Seaway Plastics in Port Richey, FL is seeking a mold maker to generate cutter paths on mold designs, write machine programs and set up equipment for mold builds. You will read CAD files, verify dimensions, and guide apprentices through complex tool room tasks.

You will collaborate with Designers, PMs, and engineering, ensuring timely builds and accurate fit, with emphasis on quality and process improvements in a fast-paced shop environment.