Precision Mold Maker for Injection Molds (Maintenance)

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Walker, MI is hiring a Mold Maker to perform preventative maintenance on injection molds and related equipment, interpreting prints and completing quality repairs with precision machining and polishing.

You will set up machines, troubleshoot electrical issues with hot runner/valve gated systems, and contribute to continuous improvement while following safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• Analytical and excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Interprets part/mold prints to complete quality repairs.
• Ability to perform own machine setups with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Modifies and constructs tools, fixtures and mold components using manual machinery.
• Able to perform own machine setups with no supervision.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems with Hot Runner / Valve gated systems.
• Understands form fit and function in mold construction.
• Performs close-tolerance machining from blueprints and sketches.
• Uses precision measuring instruments in fabrication of tools and parts.
• Performs layout of tolerance and angles; computes radii and compound angles.
• Recommends ideas for improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Self-sufficient

Lean Sigma

Education

High School diploma

Trade school

Tools

Surface grinders

Bridgeport mills

Lathes

Cutter grinders

Sinker EDM

Electrical test equipment

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Walker, MI is hiring a Mold Maker to perform preventative maintenance on injection molds and related equipment, interpreting prints and completing quality repairs with precision machining and polishing.

You will set up machines, troubleshoot electrical issues with hot runner/valve gated systems, and contribute to continuous improvement while following safety and quality policies.