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
1. Tooling Preparation
Objective: To accurately prepare tooling dies for operation
Essential Job Functions
* A. Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; Changes, adds, removes multiple inserts to produce large, complex parts.
* B. Adds chills and solubles per Technique Cards.
* C. Works with part engineers and others to develop, test and introduce new and re‐designed tooling, methods and techniques into the production process.
* D. Determines molding sequence to meet production schedule, insure time and trained coverage for completion of mold and availability of necessary chills and solubles.
* E. Removes, cleans and stores tooling after operation.
* F. Performs minor repairs on tooling and machines as required.
2. 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
* A. Sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.
* B. Keeps dies and/or inserts clean during molding machine operations.
* C. Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
* D. Places on proper fixtures in order to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.
* E. Ensures proper wax supplies are maintained for mold machine operation.
* F. 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.
* G. Initiates and implements corrective action to resolve quality and tooling problems as needed.
* H. Develops and assists in tech card creation.
3. Completes logs and records
* A. Documents all modifications to process.
* B. Evaluates and maintains department supply inventory.
4. Safety
Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
Essential Job Functions
* A. Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
* B. Safely operates all equipment and tools.
* C. Identifies and reports safety problems.
* D. Develops methods to lift large/heavy inserts and wax patterns without damaging tooling or mold using hoists and/or assistance from other operators.
5. Other Accountabilities
* A. Routinely trains less skilled operators as assigned.
* B. Performs other tasks as directed.
* C. May be required to handle hazardous waste.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, MACHINERY AND/OR TOOLS USED
* A. Pry bars, insert pullers, slide hammers.
* B. Side cutters and/or knives.
* C. Mallets
* D. Torches, hot pencils
* E. Air nozzles
* F. Air ratchet
* G. Wrenches; allen and crescent
* H. Mold Machines
* I. Power drill
* J. Flashlight, mirrors
* K. Hoist
* L. Dental picks
* M. Forklift
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.
* 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.
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