Essential Team Member Duties:

·      Manufacture new molds/dies to meet production demand, to the highest quality including but not limited to;

·      Slip Casting molds

·      Jigger/Jolly molds

·      RAM Press Dies

·      Sculpt models/prototypes using various materials, techniques, and machinery.

·      Follow daily production schedules and work effectively to ensure production goals/deadlines are met.

·      Follow all production protocols and standards in the department.

·      Flag and help troubleshoot issues with team to find solutions.

·      Follow ALL safety rules and practices at ALL times.

·      Maintain good housekeeping practices in the department.

·      Work with team members to perform routine maintenance on all machinery and equipment including but not limited to various sanders, microscopes, plaster lathes, purge unit, cont’d on last page.

·      Be flexible with the implementation of new procedures and able to adapt to an everchanging   environment.

·      Participate in interdepartmental cross-training on a regular basis.

·      QC work at every stage of the mold making and production process.

·      Other duties as assigned.

Requirements of Department:

·      2-5 years of experience in a production setting are encouraged.

·      Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, parametric modeling, sculpting, and ceramics experience is preferred.

·      Possess a basic understanding of geometry and physics.

·      Must be able to be on your feet 8 hours a day and lift/maneuver 50-200+ pounds daily.

·      Be prepared to work with rubber, clay, plaster, gypsum cement, foam, wax, and adhesives.

·      Be considerate of working areas and pieces of equipment; keep them clean and safe.

·      Be prepared to operate lift equipment on a regular basis. Forklift training is preferred.

·      Commitment to a safe workplace following ALL safety protocols.

·      Must be organized and able to multitask and communicate both verbally and written.

·      Ability to take personal responsibility for quality and timeliness

·      Basic computer skills are necessary.

Mold Room Equipment:

All need to be monitored, maintained, and furnished with replacement parts when necessary.

Drill Press                                     Vacuum Chamber                     Dremel

Heat Gun                                     Angle Grinder                           Soldering Iron

Welding Equipment                       Upright Mixer                           Hydraulic Cart/Table

Updraft Ventilation System           Plaster lathe                             Air movers

Upright disc sander                       Microscopes                             Pneumatic Vibrator

Hoist system                                 Purge unit                                Floor and tabletop scales

12-ton Shop Press                       Shop-Vac head assembly         Saws: Table, Band, Miter, Jig, Scroll, Reciprocating