Job Description
Madden Industrial Craftsmen is looking to find a Journeyman Moldmaker for our client who specializes in manufacturing parts used in aerospace, turbine, medical, military and other fields.
- In this role you will construct, maintain, repair, and modify wax molds and fixtures, participate in the upgrading of production molds; dimensionally check new and/or modified wax patterns and tooling to assure tooling packages meet specifications; and provide technical assistance to other departments.
DETAILS
- Day shift 6:00am - 2:30pm
- Monday - Friday
- $35.45 - $49.66/hr depending on experience
Mold Maker Job Description:
- Identify causes of tool problems and develop plans to remake, repair or upgrade tooling to increase operational efficiency.
- Check dimensions of tools and/or patterns using a variety of hand measuring devices, including micrometers, height gauges and dial indicators.
- Lay out tooling projects.
- Set up and operate all department machine tools including mills, lathes, grinders, rotary tables; monitors and adjust mechanical processes as required.
- Provide technical assistance in ordering new molds and fixtures.
- Interpret engineering drawings, sketches and documentation for tool designs and concepts.
- Evaluate and modify designs as required; identify errors, missing information and inconsistencies; calculate geometric dimensions and tolerances.
- Check finished work against specifications and standards; modify when necessary.
- Develop accurate quotes of job hours when requested.
- Assure proper care and operations of tools and equipment.
- Identify areas for improvement in efficiency of methods and designs.
- Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
- Safely operate all equipment and tools, and wear all protective gear as required.
- Replace or repair worn or unsafe tools and equipment as needed.
- Respond to emergency production requests.
- Provide support as assigned.
- Assist in mold setups and operations; check wax patterns to tool specifications.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Complete logs and records.
- Provide work direction and training to less skilled personnel as assigned.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, TOOLS AND/OR MACHINERY USED:
- Dimensional measuring tools (e.g. calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
- Basic hand tools (e.g files, pliers, screwdrivers, etc.)
- Standard machining tools (e.g. x y rotary table, quill master, etc.)
- mills
- lathes
- grinders
- rotary tables
- saws (band, cutoff, etc.)
TRAINING
- Training is provided on the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a structured training or apprenticeship program and at least two years experience as a Journey Moldmaker OR An equivalent combination of structured training and experience.
- Working knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations, including algebra, plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to use dimensional measuring tools and devices.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Previous experience in the construction and operation of wax molds is desirable.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
Job Tags
Apprenticeship, Day shift, Monday to Friday,