MISSION:

To operate all types of mold machines within department and specialize in the operation of these machines to produce complex and/or heavy wax pattern, soluble and gating parts. To inspect, and insure quality and dimensional integrity and adhere to P.C.P’s/S.O.P’s guidelines. To work with limited supervision.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Tooling Preparation: Objective: To accurately prepare tooling dies for operation
  
  

Essential Job Functions:

• Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; Changes, adds, removes multiple inserts to produce large, complex parts.
• Adds chills and solubles per Technique Cards.
• Works with part engineers and others to develop, test and introduce new and re-designed tooling, methods and techniques into the production process.
• Determines molding sequence to meet production schedule, insure time and trained coverage for completion of mold and availability of necessary chills and solubles.
• Removes, cleans and stores tooling after operation.
• Performs minor repairs on tooling and machines as required.
• Mold Machine Operation:
  
  

Objective:To operate complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established set-up procedures to maintain quality and dimensional integrity of the product.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.
• Keeps dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.
• Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
• Places on proper fixtures in order to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.
• Ensures proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.
• Ensures necessary and appropriate types of chillers and solubles are produced and available for creation of complex molds. If necessary, orders and produces chillers and solubles.
• Initiates and implements corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed. H. Develops and assists in tech card creation.
• Completes logs and records:
• Documents all modifications to process.
• Evaluates and maintains department supply inventory.
• Safety:
  
  

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• Develops methods to lift large/heavy inserts and wax patterns without damaging tooling or mold using hoists and/or assistance from other operators.
• Other Accountabilities
• Routinely trains less skilled operators as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.
• May be required to complete annual hazardous waste training, handle hazardous waste, complete weekly inspections, or manage areas that generate or handle hazardous waste.
  
  

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, MACHINERY AND/OR TOOLS USED:

• Pry bars, insert pullers, slide hammers.
• Side cutters and/or knives.
• Mallets
• Torches, hot pencils
• Air nozzles
• Air ratchet
• Wrenches; allen and crescent
• Mold Machines
• Power drill
• Flashlight, mirrors
• Hoist
• Dental picks
• Fork Lift
  
  

Training

• Training is provided on the job.
• PCC’s Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.
• May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.
  
  

Qualifications

• Skill in the wax molding operations, and demonstrated eighteen to twenty-four months of competent performance of Mold Machine Operator A duties. OR any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards, load cards and other types of special instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Written language skills required.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
  
  

NOTE: MOLD MACHINE OPERATOR LEVELS ARE DETERMINED PRIMARILY BY THE COMPLEXITY OF THE TOOLING BEING USED. ASSIGNMENT TO THIS SENIOR LEVEL POSITION REQUIRES MASTERY OF LEVELS A, B, and C AND THE ABILITY TO TRAIN OTHERS AND FACILITATE THE IMPROVEMENT AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW PARTS INTO THE PROCESS.