Job Description

Position : Mold Maker I
Location : Aurora, OH
Employment Type : Full-Time, Hourly
Salary : Competitive, based on experience

About Us
Automation Plastics specializes in precision manufacturing and innovative solutions for our clients. We're seeking a skilled Mold Maker I to join our team, where you'll play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and fabricating molds to ensure efficient production and top-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and fabrication for new and existing tooling.
• Collaborate with the Tooling Engineer and/or Toolroom Manager to analyze and repair simple to moderately complex molds.
• Plan and fabricate cavity-forming components with precision and attention to detail.
• Operate all mold-making equipment effectively, specializing in at least one area.
• Disassemble and reassemble tooling to verify dimensions and functionality.
• Follow the "8-Stages of Systematic Mold Maintenance" process to ensure optimal results.
• Maintain accurate records of mold maintenance activities.
• Adhere to 5S standards for housekeeping and safety practices.
• Assist in estimating, planning, and completing assigned work efficiently.
• Take responsibility for ensuring customer requirements are met and maintain assigned SPA (Single Point of Accountability) areas.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience :
• Technical school (2-year program) and/or at least 5 years of relevant experience and training.
• Skills :
• Proficient in reading and interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and apply advanced mathematical concepts, including geometry and trigonometry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and reasoning skills.
• Familiarity with injection molds, processing, and reading part/assembly drawings.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and use hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Requires good vision (close, color, peripheral, and depth perception), correctable to 20x40.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and holidays as needed.

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