1st Shift Mold Maker

Tecumseh, MI 49286

Posted: 11/21/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: 7 - Skilled Trades Job Number: JO10001099 Pay Rate: $32.00

Job Description

1ST SHIFT MOLD MAKER NEEDED - TECUMSEH, MICHIGAN
 
A Leading Manufacturing Company in the Tecumseh, Michigan area needs a 1st Shift Mold Maker. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set up and operate Bridgeport type mills.
Smooth and clean inner surfaces of molds, using brushes, scrapers, air hoses, grinding wheels and fill imperfections with refractory material.
Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Regulate pressure, temperature, speed and feed rates and set cycle times.
Fit and assemble mold parts, tools and dies.
Drill, countersink and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners using power tools.
Cut, shape and form metal parts using manual drill press, lathes, power saws, snips, files, sand blasters, surface grinders and mallets.
Water test and inspect molds to produce a product meeting specifications.
Plans the setup and operation of various machine shop tools, considering types of material tolerances and machine tool feeds and speeds.Mills.M
Uses precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspections before, during and after machining.
Maintain a high degree of cleanliness, organization, quality and safety.
Recognize defective tooling, machine malfunctions and dimensional deviations.
Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to maintenance or management.
Read and interpret quality information instructions.
Communicate with co-workers regarding mold work.
Read, interpret and record data on required documentation for quality assurance.
Proceed on work assignments with minimum supervision and assistance.
Identify areas and make recommendations where changes can be made to improve safety, methods, part quality, machine and tooling performance and productivity.
Assist machinists in blow molding re-work.
Assist product designers by providing information about potential manufacturing difficulties with new product designs.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Technical school training preferred.
Knowledge of terminology related to equipment, methods, tooling, gauging, etc.
Previous manufacturing and polishing experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work accurately in a fast paced environment to meet quality and quantity quotas.
Ability to operate one or more machines to produce parts as directed.
Ability to train, instruct and assist trainees through the training period.
Demonstration of proficiency in shop math, basic reading, writing and print reading.
Ability to conduct tests and inspections of product.
Demonstration of a strong work ethic and is a self-starter.
Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Ability to determine causes of operating errors.
Ability to adhere to structured work guidelines and schedules.
Ability to read and follow visual cues.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses and maintenance.
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to work individually and as a team.
Ability to give operating instructions.
Use of judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions as to the sequence of set ups and processes within the limitation of recognized or standard methods and procedures.
Ability to control operations of equipment.
 

TO APPLY:

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com
 
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
 
At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.
 
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