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Dana Incorporated
Mold Maker
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A Molding or Casting Worker sets up and operates machines that are used to mold and cast metal or plastic parts and products.
$44,942 / year median in Tennessee
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets - passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Constructs, adapts, and modifies molds for plastic injection molding, die cast tooling, metal stamping, and other molding operations. Creates initial molds based on specifications from design team, blueprints, or schematics. Ability to set up and operate all conventional machinery, grinders, lathes, mills, etc. Basic welding/fabricating skills Machine / fab objects from blueprints with close tolerances. Disassemble and assembling dies / molds. Clean and inspect dies / molds. Uses various measuring and gauging tools to perform necessary inspections before, during, and after molding operations. Sets up equipment based on mold requirements, materials, and tolerances. Comply with standards and procedures of Dana's Health and Safety Procedures and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. Complete housekeeping duties and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Complete assigned work according to specifications and meet timelines. Complete required documentation. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education and Qualifications Thorough understanding of machinery and mold creation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Thorough understanding of applicable safety rules. Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program, technical school training program, or company-provided training program required. Skills We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Constructs, adapts, and modifies molds for plastic injection molding, die cast tooling, metal stamping, and other molding operations. Creates initial molds based on specifications from design team, blueprints, or schematics. Ability to set up and operate all conventional machinery, grinders, lathes, mills, etc. Basic welding/fabricating skills Machine / fab objects from blueprints with close tolerances. Disassemble and assembling dies / molds. Clean and inspect dies / molds. Uses various measuring and gauging tools to perform necessary inspections before, during, and after molding operations. Sets up equipment based on mold requirements, materials, and tolerances. Comply with standards and procedures of Dana's Health and Safety Procedures and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. Complete housekeeping duties and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Complete assigned work according to specifications and meet timelines. Complete required documentation. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education and Qualifications Thorough understanding of machinery and mold creation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Thorough understanding of applicable safety rules. Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program, technical school training program, or company-provided training program required. Skills We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.