Summary: Mold Maker III will work with minimum supervision on new construction of Plastic Injection, Pultrusion, Compression and Rotational Molds, as well as Modifications and Repairs of the same. The Mold Maker will be expected to work with Senior Mold Makers as a support, Junior Mold Makers as a lead or independently as workload requires. The Mold Maker will also be expected to continue to improve their skill level and technical knowledge through interaction with coworkers and training opportunities as they are presented.
Essential Functions:
- Disassemble and assemble molds safely, efficiently and without damage.
- Use advanced skills to produce new molds and to repair existing molds.
- Use support software like Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Set-up, program and operate as needed CNC, manual mill, radial arm drill press, lathe, EDM and surface grinder in safe, efficient and proper manner to produce quality workmanship.
- Perform routine maintenance on shop equipment.
- Follow verbal and written directions.
- Troubleshoot molds, dies and fixtures to suggest improvements or determine root cause of a problem.
- Participate in continual improvement efforts.
- Work from shop drawings, e-files, verbal instructions and sketches.
- Perform assigned work with little or no supervision.
- Repair Injection, Compression and Pultrusion molds as directed.
- Work with senior and lower level mold makers on new mold builds and repairs.
- Determine efficient material removal techniques, including speeds, feeds, cut depths and cutting tools.
- Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
- Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
- Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
- Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
- Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
- Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
- Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
- Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
- Other duties as needed or required.
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES*
- Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.
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.
This position may require you to perform the following:
- Frequent standing.
- Occasional sitting, walking, bending at the neck and/or waist, squatting, twisting at the neck and/or waist, use of hands for simple and power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing & pulling, reaching above and below shoulder level, lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
Requirements:
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*
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 functions.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mold making and/or mold repair.
- Willing to continue to train and develop mold making technical skills/knowledge.
- Demonstrate competence in math, basic algebra and some trigonometry.
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
- Speak and understand English proficiently.
- Must be a critical thinker, able to analyze and evaluate facts and circumstances that affect an issue.
- Must be able to clearly communicate information in verbal and written form.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
- Ability to conceptualize
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CAMBRO is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law._
Location: 7601 Clay Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Job Type: Full-time