POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Tool & Mold Manager, the Mold Maintenance II performs tasks to maintain tooling for casting process as well as identifying and correcting problems.
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt ? Exempt ?
GRADE : 14
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Removes and installs molds from the VRC/PRC casting machines including complete set-up of molds, cooling circuits, fill tubes, etc. and mold preparation.
- Plumb molds for water revisions.
- Troubleshoot dies when they are in Casters.
- Observes and practices all lockout/tagout requirements for casters.
- Operate fork truck and overhead crane to move molds.
- Observes machines and equipment for malfunction and makes adjustments or repairs as directed to ensure the equipment will operate at maximum efficiency, within operating parameters, safely and correctly.
- Operate manual machines, drill presses and bridgeports.
- Tracks and documents productivity information accurately as directed.
- Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
- Utilizes stick-welding techniques.
- Utilize measurement instruments to perform job.
- Other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY COMPETENCIES:
- High School diploma/GED or minimum 6 months as Mold Maintenance I or 2 years’ experience working in a mechanical manufacturing position.
- Must be able to read and understand work instructions.
- Must be able to write and complete required paperwork.
- Must have basic math skills - add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- Must be team-oriented, able to problem-solve and troubleshoot.
- Must possess mechanical aptitude.
- Must pass and receive a mobile equipment and overhead crane license.
- Stick welding experience is preferred, but not required.
- Blueprint reading experience is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to use torches.
- Ability to read measurement instruments such as calipers and mics.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job is performed in work in conditions which may include seasonal hot and humid conditions, dust, noise and other elements for extended periods of time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Lifting up to 30 lbs. intermittently throughout the shift
- Standing 70%
- bending 20%
- reaching 10%
- overhead work 10%
- stooping 10%
- fine manipulation skills 5%
- Ability to work in conditions which may include seasonal hot and humid conditions, dust, noise and other elements for extended periods of time.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with scheduled hours Monday through Friday. Overtime may occur during the work week or weekends and will be based on production needs.
TRAVEL:
None