Mold Press Operator

STS Aerospace; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH, seeks a Rubber Molding Press Operator to set up and operate rubber molding presses and related equipment for producing molded metal tube assemblies. The role requires reading blueprints, process sheets, and maintaining quality through tests and inspections.

The position involves controlling mold temperatures, pressures, and timings, installing dies, handling molds, and ensuring safety while standing for long periods. Training and adherence to procedures are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read blueprints and process sheets.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Red & Brown Rubber Mill, Extruder, Molding Press, and Oil Molding Press.
• Read blueprints and process sheets to manufacture a variety of tubes.
• Measure dimensions and perform quality tests per procedures.
• Inspect products for surface defects and flaws.
• Regulate molding temperature, volume, pressure, and time.
• Install dies and plates on machines using clamps, bolts, and hand-tools.
• Move mold to press and prepare for operation.
• Lubricate inner surfaces of molds to prevent sticking.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Quality testing

Mold setup

Press operation

Hand tools

Safety adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience

Tools

Rubber mill

Extruder

Molding press

Oil molding press

Job description

Description / Summary

Under the general direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor this position is responsible for the operation of presses to mold and cure rubber on manufactured assemblies. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Set-up and operate: Red & Brown Rubber Mill, Extruder, Molding Press, and Oil Molding Press
• Reads and interprets blueprints, method sheets, process sheets, policies and procedures to manufacture a variety of rigid and flexible metal tubes.
• Measures angular dimensions, radii, contours, clearances, thread lead, wall thickness, and other specifications. Performs a variety of quality tests per procedures.
• Inspect products for surface defects and flaws
• Set-up and operate heated presses to mold and cure rubber
• Regulate molding temperature, volume, pressure, and time
• Installs dies and plates on machine according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and hand-tools
• Moves mold to press
• Sprays inner surface of mold with lubricant to prevent rubber from sticking
• May insert metal parts in mold cavities to join with rubber during process
• Load and remove mold from press
• Tears flash ring from edge of workpieces.
• Removes rind from molds, using air hose and/or steel wool.
• Position and secure assembled mold and mold components
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate: Red & Brown Rubber Mill, Extruder, Molding Press, and Oil Molding Press
• Reads and interprets blueprints, method sheets, process sheets, policies and procedures to manufacture a variety of rigid and flexible metal tubes.
• Measures angular dimensions, radii, contours, clearances, thread lead, wall thickness, and other specifications. Performs a variety of quality tests per procedures.
• Inspect products for surface defects and flaws
• Set-up and operate heated presses to mold and cure rubber
• Regulate molding temperature, volume, pressure, and time
• Installs dies and plates on machine according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and hand-tools
• Moves mold to press
• Sprays inner surface of mold with lubricant to prevent rubber from sticking
• Positions preform rubber, half-shells, or cores in mold cavities or on lower die places upper die over rubber
• May insert metal parts in mold cavities to join with rubber during process
• Load and remove mold from press
• Tears flash ring from edge of workpieces.
• Removes rind from molds, using air hose and/or steel wool.
• Position and secure assembled mold and mold components
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.