Moldmaker Helper

The Minco Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minco Group in Dayton, OH is seeking an Entry Level Machinist to lay out, machine, fit, assemble and finish details for molds, dies, fixtures, and gauges. You will read blueprints, set up mills and grinders, operate EDM and lathe equipment, and verify tolerances with precision gauges.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the lead moldmaker, following safety procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 4 years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have forklift license or be able to obtain one.
• Proven ability to measure and verify dimensions with precision instruments.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints to determine efficient machining procedures.
• Set up and operate milling machines, grinders, EDM, lathe, drill press, and cranes.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Communicate with lead moldmaker and teammates to sequence operations.
• Assemble molded details and ensure proper fit and finish.
• Handle safety rules and maintain clean, organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Algebra & trigonometry

Communication

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma

Trade school / apprenticeship

Tools

Milling machines

Grinding machines

Electrical EDM

Lathe

Drill press

Cranes

Surface plates / gauges

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Dayton, OH 45414, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Job Category: Entry Level, SUMMARY

Lays out, machines, fits, assembles and finishes metallic and non-metallic details for the production of molds, dies, fixtures, and gauges, utilizing knowledge of mold and tool design, layout, machining, and assembly procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Studies blueprints to determine the most efficient procedures for machining details.
• Communicates with lead moldmaker, who plans the sequence of operations by priorities.
• Sets up and operates milling machines, wet and dry surface grinders, manual EDM, jig grinder, radial drill, lathe, drill press, and cranes.
• Uses various electric hoists and air powered hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances, using surface plates, indicators, gauge blocks, micrometers, and calipers.
• Uses V-blocks, sine plates, angle plates, grinding vises, Cadillac gauges, spin fixtures, radius dressers, sine bars, and parallels to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Assembles details to complete a mold.
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisors to receive instructions.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts of fundamentals of algebra and trigonometry.
• Operates forklift (requires license).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, mold components and operating machinery; fumes and airborne particles (dust and mist), with exposure to oils, cutting fluids, cleaning fluids, solvents, and rust preventatives. The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards or duties of the position. Incumbents will be expected to follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

4 years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and talk. The employee is required to consistently be able to hear in order to monitor machine sounds, and cutting tool sounds to diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.