Mold Operator

Position Summary:

Setup, operate and tend to silicone rubber injection molding presses and mold rubber products to meet customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setup, operate and tend to silicone rubber injection molding machines to mold parts and meet customer requirements.
• Read specifications, blueprints, and work orders to determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required to mold rubber materials, as well as plan production sequences.
• Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure proper functionality and to ensure that molded components meet specifications and make adjustments as necessary.
• Measure and visually inspect molded components for surface and dimension defects and to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Preparation of all molds and components prior to molding.
• Perform basic maintenance work on molds, rails, pins and mold presses, including all tooling.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed and maintain maintenance logs.
• Adjust valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
• Remove parts and dies from machines as production runs are finished.
• Smooth and clean inner surfaces of molds.
• Inspection, and verification/validation for molds and mold pins.
• Cleaning/deflashing of molded components.
• Track inventory levels of silicone.
• Meet established setup and production efficiency and effectiveness standards.
• Ensure proper and complete documentation of all required paperwork and production data in ERP system. Maintain all documentation as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

Minimum of 1-3 years of silicone injection molding experience preferred. Ability to read and comprehend blueprints. Proficient in the use of calipers, micrometers, pin gauges and drop indicators. Experience is ISO/FDA environment preferred. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control. Excellent manual dexterity, hand/eye coordination. Ability to be highly accurate with a high attention to detail. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to read and comprehend work instructions. Ability to repeat the same physical and mental activities over and over. Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful situations, multitask and ability to prioritize work. Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously. Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and constructively.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person