Mold Set-up Technician

Da/PRO Rubber, Inc.; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Da/PRO Rubber, Inc. is seeking a Mold Set-Up Technician to prepare and tend molds for press machines, following job travelers and production needs. You will perform sample runs and ensure mold readiness before the press operator begins.

You will inspect, clean, mount, align and secure molds and related tooling, pull required mold materials, and support uptime improvements with Engineering and Maintenance. Training others as needed is also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate details logically and accurately in English.
• Ability to complete counting and basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to record information in writing and to enter data accurately into the computer.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tend mold for press machines per job traveler.
• Perform sample runs before releasing to the press operator.
• Inspect and clean mold before and after production runs.
• Pull material needed for each job.
• Mount, install, align mold and/or other work pieces onto press manually or by using hoist.
• Secure molds and/or other work pieces using basic hand and/or power tools.
• Install new molds and other work pieces throughout the day as needed per production schedule.
• Conducts tests, inspects mold to insure mold is secure, and verifies part quality.
• Drives continual improvement of processes and product quality.
• Works closely with Engineering and Maintenance to improve tooling and equipment uptime.
• Trains others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Math calculations

Data entry

Job description

The Mold Set-Up Technician sets up and/or tends to mold for press machines based on job traveler and production needs. Performs sample runs before releasing to the press operator. Inspects and cleans mold before and after production runs. Pulls material needed for each job.

• Performs all operations and functions for Press tooling and supporting equipment.
• Reads job travelers to determine molding specifications and tooling instructions.
• Pulls required mold(s) from storage.
• Inspects mold(s) for defects and cleanliness.
• Mounts, installs, aligns mold and/or other work pieces onto press manually or by using hoist.
• Secures molds and/or other work pieces using basic hand and/or power tools.
• Install new molds and other work pieces throughout the day as needed per production schedule.
• Conducts tests, inspects mold to insure mold is secure, and verifies part quality.
• Drives continual improvement of processes and product quality.
• Works closely with Engineering and Maintenance to improve tooling and equipment uptime.
• Trains others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Mold Set-Up Technician Job Requirements

• Ability to understand and communicate details logically and accurately in English
• Ability to complete counting and basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to record information in writing and to enter data accurately into the computer

Mold Set-Up Technician Physical Requirement:

Occasionally: reach above shoulder with both hands, lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

Frequently: lift upward with both arms outstretched, count and calculate, communicate details.

Constantly: stand; reach outward with both hands, handle/finger, wrist and elbow flexion, rotation and articulation.