Mold Press Operator

Gauthier Biomedical Inc.; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauthier Biomedical Inc. seeks a production/operator to set up and run hydraulic presses for silicone molding, ensuring parts meet tight specifications. The role involves preparing inserts, handling core pins, and evaluating conformance with rigorous documentation.

You will troubleshoot issues, record silicone lot information, and perform light maintenance while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related production experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hydraulic presses for silicone molding.
• Prepare inserts to be molded.
• Anticipate tooling/fixture requirements (Core Pins).
• Determine product conformance and record outcomes.
• Identify and discard defects such as peeling, short fill, or contamination.
• Troubleshoot production issues and communicate with relevant personnel.
• Record material usage and silicone lot information.
• Analyze processes to improve quality and productivity.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance as needed.
• Deflash operations; trim excess silicone and clean parts.
• Paint logos/names on parts with silicone ink; operate pad printing machine.
• Use hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Maintain professional communication with employees, managers, vendors, customers and regulators.
• Adhere to company policies, safety regulations, and attendance expectations.

Skills

Hydraulic press operation

Silicone molding

Quality conformance

Troubleshooting

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pad printing machine

Measuring instruments

Hand and power tools

Maintenance basics

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for setting up and operating hydraulic transfer presses to produce high quality molded components that meet specifications and requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates hydraulic presses used in silicone molding processes.
• Prepares inserts to be molded.
• Anticipates actions related to tooling/fixture requirements (Core Pins).
• Determines product conformance and performs associated resulting actions.
• Appropriately marks or discards items with defects such as peeling, short fill, or contamination as applicable.
• Troubleshoots production problems and communicates with appropriate personnel.
• Accurately records material used and silicone lot information.
• Continually analyzes processes to improve quality and productivity.
• Performs basic Preventive Maintenance activities as necessary.
• Performs deflashing operations; removes excess silicone material and cleans molded products.
• Carefully paints specified logos and/or names on parts per customer specifications with silicone ink.
• Operates the pad printing machine to properly apply silicone ink per customer specifications.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools.
• Uses precision measuring instruments and equipment to determine component conformance to specifications; calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and measuring instruments.
• Performs other production assignments as necessary.
• Maintains a professional working relationship and effectively communicates with all employees, managers, vendors, customers and regulatory agencies.
• Understands and complies with company policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and safety regulations.
• Regular attendance at work is required.

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related production experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.