Mold Maker

Chromalloy
Torrance, CA
08 Nov 2024

Vacancy expired!

Job Description

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN TORRANCE, CA

Analyzes specifications, design and programs machine with CAD/CAM software, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools to cut cavity and cavity blocks used in injection molding, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand-tools by performing the following duties.

Tool Maker Req (2)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Note: Other duties may be assigned.

  • Be responsible for your own CNC setups and maintain tight tolerances in both aluminum and steel.
  • Do work on manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, saws and other general machines found in a typical machine shop.
  • Work as both an independent person and in a team setting as needed.
  • Build molds from start to finish.
  • Work within strong safety and environmental standards.
  • Build new tooling from designed 3D models.
  • Maintain, repair and modify existing tooling.
  • Use strong verbal and written communication skills required for the project completion.
  • Use excellent organization and documentation skills to maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

  • 5+ years’ experience as a wax investment or plastic injection mold maker.
  • Advanced applied machinery courses or technical school can qualify as experience.
  • Must be able to use CAD/CAM software to create complex tool paths and NC programs for vertical 3-axis CNC machines.
  • Experience with Siemens NX version 7.5 or higher is desired.
  • Be able to accurately use various micrometers, calipers, indicators and other measuring instruments to hold dimensions in the tool builds.
  • Proficiency with computers and software programs.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as trigometric functions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry functions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other

Candidate is trained in the requirements of loading, labeling, transferring and moving hazardous materials in accordance with RCRA regulations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

Limitless Opportunities

Chromalloy offers challenging assignments, great teams, development and training, and exciting opportunities to enhance your skills, abilities and knowledge.

Chromalloy maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, background checks, and/or other requirements.

Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Sexual harassment, or any other kind of harassment, will not be tolerated. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.
  • ID: #22405890
  • State: California Torrance 90501 Torrance USA
  • City: Torrance
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Showed: 2021-11-08
  • Deadline: 2022-01-05
  • Category: Et cetera