Mold Maker IV

Summary: The Mold Maker IV will use their advanced skills to fabricate new Plastic Injection molds as well as modify and repair existing molds used in plastics manufacturing.
Essential Functions:

• Disassemble and assemble molds safely, efficiently and without damage.
• Produce new molds and repair existing molds.
• Set-up, program and operate CNC mill, manual mill, radial arm drill press, lathe, EDM and surface grinder in a safe, efficient, and correct manner to produce high quality work.
• Perform routine maintenance on shop equipment.
• Troubleshoot molds, dies and fixtures to suggest improvements or determine root cause of a problem.
• Repair Injection, Compression and Pultrusion molds as directed.
• Provide support and training to mold makers with less experience to elevate their skills.
• Determine efficient material removal techniques, including speeds, feeds, cut depths, tool paths and cutting tools.
• Utilize support software such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• 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*

• Continue developing mold making technical skills/knowledge.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs

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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.

In this position you may required to:

• Frequent standing.
• Occasional sitting, walking, bending at the neck and/or waist, squatting, twisting at the neck and/or waist, repetitive use of hands for simple and power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing & pulling, reaching above and below shoulder level, lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Work around equipment and machinery.
• Exposure to excessive noise.
• Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.

Requirements: 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.

• 10 or more years’ experience in mold making and mold repair.
• Competent in math, basic algebra, and basic trigonometry.
• Must communicate in English proficiently, to include reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate facts and circumstances.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, e-files, and sketches.
• Ability to work independently, in a self-directed manner with little supervision.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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