Model And Mold Maker Job Description Sample

Company Information

TE Connectivity Ltd., is a $13 billion global technology and manufacturing leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. For more than 75 years, our connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, have enabled advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home.

With 78,000 employees, including more than 7,000 engineers, working alongside customers in nearly 150 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

When every connection counts, TE's Industrial & Commercial Transportation (ICT) business unit delivers reliable connectivity products designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions for on and off-highway vehicles and recreational transportation. As a world leader in rough and rugged connectivity, depend on TE's ICT to provide innovative solutions for field applications where failure is not an option. Some of our key technologies include terminals and connectors, custom cable assemblies, relays and switching modules, inductive systems, and wire and cable.

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Mold Makers apply knowledge of mold design and construction to the construction, conditioning, modification, repair and maintenance of injection and transfer molds, gauges, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures. In some instances they may fabricate new molds by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specifications. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Competencies

• Values: Integrity, Accountability,Teamwork, Innovation

Nearest Major Market: Riverside

Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

Job Segment: Developer, Engineer, Web Design, Engineering, Technology, Creative

Company Information

TE Connectivity Ltd., is a $13 billion global technology and manufacturing leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. For more than 75 years, our connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, have enabled advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home.

With 78,000 employees, including more than 7,000 engineers, working alongside customers in nearly 150 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

When every connection counts, TE's Industrial & Commercial Transportation (ICT) business unit delivers reliable connectivity products designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions for on and off-highway vehicles and recreational transportation. As a world leader in rough and rugged connectivity, depend on TE's ICT to provide innovative solutions for field applications where failure is not an option. Some of our key technologies include terminals and connectors, custom cable assemblies, relays and switching modules, inductive systems, and wire and cable.

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Mold Makers apply knowledge of mold design and construction to the construction, conditioning, modification, repair and maintenance of injection and transfer molds, gauges, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures. In some instances they may fabricate new molds by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specifications. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Competencies

• Values: Integrity, Accountability,Teamwork, Innovation

Nearest Major Market: Riverside

Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

Job Segment: Developer, Engineer, Web Design, Engineering, Technology, Creative

Job Description: .

The Tool &Mold Maker will be based in Buffalo Grove.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Intense collaboration

• Passionate customer focus

• Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution

• Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement

• Relentless drive to win

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do…

• Plan sequence of operations for mold constructions.

• Study blueprints of the mold and plastic piece part and verify specifications.

• Perform machine set-ups, adjust speeds, feeds and depth of cut, to machined parts

to specifications set forth in blueprints, drawings, engineering orders, etc.

• Check machined parts for conformance to prescribed tolerances.

• Fit all mold components and verify proper tool function.

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Here is some of what you'll need (required)…

• Help with new tool build

• Assist with repair concerns required on molds

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 5 years of experience in mold manufacturing

Here are a few examples of what you'll get for the great work you provide…

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision

• Life Insurance

• Matching 401K

• PTO

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee discounts at local retailers

Job CategoryOperations

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MOLD MAKER III - Injection Molding - Day Con-Ops (B shift)

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Mold Makers apply knowledge of mold design and construction to the construction, conditioning, modification, repair and maintenance of injection and transfer molds, gauges, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures. In some instances they may fabricate new molds by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specifications. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare molds for production

• This consists at times of performing part number change-overs from assembly drawings, cleaning, assembly, repair, and trouble shooting and performing visual inspection on molded product to assure good mold maintenance was performed.

• Inspect and prepare tooling to be installed into mold which means being proficient in all shop equipment (excluding wire EDM) and heat treating techniques.

• Disassemble mold tooling for cleaning and repair. Cleaning includes disassembly of mold, cleaning each piece of tooling and inspecting for wear and damage. Details are reworked or replaced as needed

• Change over molds which include changing out details to change product part configuration

• Fits and assembles component parts into mold cavities and verifies dimensions, alignment and clearance

• Analyzes and corrects complex mold malfunctions to assure mold will produce acceptable parts

• May perform welding to make repairs to mold tooling, mold frames, and other mold parts requiring a fine blend of surface metal that would not distort the finished product

• Hand fitting of mold tooling

Education / Experience:

• Completion of Accredited Apprenticeship program is strongly preferred

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in mold making or mold maintenance preferred

• Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints

• Ability to operate milling machines, surface grinders and related shop equipment

• Ability to operate precision measurement devices

• Knowledge of tool design and understanding of fit and function of mold components

• Understanding of Plastics and mold tooling

• Good communication and ability to multi task and prioritize work in order to successfully accomplish job duties is strongly needed

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 54 lbs

• Must be able to push a minimum of 77 lbs

• Must be able to pull a minimum of 66 lbs

• Frequently extending hands and arms between knees and shoulder level; will handle and grasp frequently with hands

• Frequent standing, walking, and balancing throughout the day is required in this job.

For questions or additional information, please see Human Resources.

• This description provides the general nature and level of work performed. This posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list

of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications assigned to the job.

Competencies

• Values: Integrity, Accountability,Teamwork, Innovation

Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg

Job Segment: Night, Welding, Engineer, Inspector, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality

POSITION SUMMARY:

To maintain plant equipment and tooling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in production of machined details from prints.

• Lays-out and sets-up dies.

• Produces parts, details and drawings from samples.

• Tears down and rebuilds existing machinery.

• Assists engineering and production departments with machine set-ups, new processes, etc.

• Fabrication of tooling is produced on time and efficiently while maintaining high quality standards

• Coordinates jobs with CNC and EDM departments

• Must display a complete understanding/proficiency of all aspects of the mold making process

• Proficient in manual milling, grinding, and turning

• Ensure all deliveries are met

• Understanding of CAD to build a mold from a database as PTA Plastics is a paperless company

• Experience in NC programing and EDM a plus

• Motivated self-starter with ability to work unsupervised or in a team environment

• Builds plastic injection molds from blueprints, technical drawings and CAD models

• Sets-up and operate all standard tool room equipment including conventional mills, lathes, surface grinders, sinker E.D.M. machine and CNC mills

• Surface-grinds, file, and bench flat & contoured molding surface and shut-offs

• Regularly will compute dimensions, plan layouts and determine assembly method/sequence of operations

• Assists in the training and development of Junior Mold Makers

• Assembles and disassemble plastic injection molds

• Examines standard or previously used molds, tools, jigs, and fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of part

• Designs and builds fixtures

• Interfaces with Engineers and plastic Injection personnel

• Suggests improvements to molds or process including materials & machines

• Verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances

• Visually troubleshoots mold problems when necessary, utilizing part samples to determine root cause of problem

• Operates mobile equipment including but not limited to, fork trucks, overhead cranes, pallet jack

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The principal duties and responsibilities of the Tool Room Personnel consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions, sketches, or from the actual part to be copied or fitted.

• Plans the setup and operation of various machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, and machine tool feeds and speeds.

• Heat treats and welds parts as required.

• Uses precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspections before, during, and after machining.

• CNC machining

• Uses hand tools of the trade for modifications as required.

• Fits and assembles mold parts, tools, and dies. Sets up, runs off, and tests molds to produce a product meeting specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and making any necessary modifications.

• May assist machinists and millwrights in injection molding press overhaul.

• May assist product designers by providing information about potential manufacturing difficulties with new product designs.

• Various other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to operate all machine shop equipment such as a lathe, saw, mill, drill press etc.

• Ability to read and understand all safety operating procedures and to use all safety features of the equipment.

• Ability to weld, including tool steels.

• Knowledge in tool steel selection and heat treatment.

• Some knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, machine and motor control.

• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Ability to communicate with designers concerning technical ramifications of designs.

• Willingness to follow safety rules when operating machine tools and assembling heavy mold parts.

EDUCATION/EXPEREINCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Completion of Tool and Die apprenticeship or 5 years equivalent work experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to use the required personal protective equipment at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires ability to walk, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend at waist, and climb ladders or equipment.

Maximum unassisted lift – 75 lbs. Average lift less than 25 lbs.

Location:Rochester, MN

The Tool & Model Maker constructs precision prototype parts and models from raw stock materials.

Essential Functions and Competencies

Level I-II

Fabricate tools, molds, jigs and fixtures for complex automation equipment and production fixtures

Work on assignments under the supervision of Senior Tool and Model Maker or engineering

Understand implications of work; Make recommendations for solutions

Provide feedback, throughout the machining process, to engineering to ensure high quality parts

Update/Mark up documentation provided by engineering with any change requests to ensure documentation accuracy

Assist with machining equipment preventative maintenance as required

Cross-train, as required, to gain knowledgebase for all pieces of equipment

Assist in the build of mechanical subassemblies, as requested, to ensure design accuracy

Maintain machining bits/tools/bolts stock

Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Maintain and utilize verification tools to ensure build to print accuracy

Take work direction from the Lead Tool and Model Maker and/or work with Senior Tool and Model Makers and engineering to gain a solid knowledgebase of tool room operations

Interface on a regular basis with engineering personnel, including questions on the design; Provide input on design enhancements to ensure better overall fabrication ability

Provide support to manufacturing, as requested, for fixture modifications and design

Provide design feasibility of machined, molded or cast parts

Participate in a continuous improvement activity

Level II

Perform all the essential functions and competencies listed above

Work on assignments that require considerable judgment and initiative

Maintain a minimal stock of raw materials for quick turn parts

Provide guidance and mentor less experienced tool and model makers

Assist in quoting activities for future business

Build mechanical subassemblies, as requested, to ensure design accuracy

All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Demonstrate effective and safe use of hand tools, mills, lathes, CNC, saws, drills, surface grinder,metal tempering, welding, etc.

• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail to minimize scrap

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required

• Effective organization and prioritization skills

• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and professionalism when representing the company

• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required

• Ability to work overtime when needed

• Ability to work with diverse groups

• See job analysis forms for specific physical stressors of the job
  5+ years of experience in complex machining design operations, including CNC programming
  2 year Technical Degree (or apprenticeship certificate) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management

Job Description:

• Model Maker: Constructs precision prototype parts and models from raw stock materials. Assembles mock-ups to simulate new product appearance. Interfaces with engineering on the design feasibility of machined, molded and cast parts and assemblies. Works from blueprints and sketches, and receives verbal and written instructions. Designs and constructs tools, molds, jigs and fixtures for assembly and manufacturing needs to meet production schedules and objectives.

• Evaluates assignments and determines actions required

• Duties involve analysis and new/ customized approaches

• Solves complex problems of varying scope and complexity, requiring breadth/ depth of knowledge of technical discipline(s), operations and procedures

Job Qualifications

Requires higher education or specialized training/certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Typically minimum of 5 years relevant experience for entry to this level.

• Requires extensive, specialized knowledge and skills to complete specialized tasks.

Uses machine tools to make or modify parts that conform to specifications and/or tolerances. Working from blueprints, process sheets, sketches and engineering specifications, determines assignment plan, layout, sequence of operations, and necessary tool adjustments required for operating and programming various types of manual and computerized machine shop equipment. Determines material, parts, and equipment required. Performs production, prototyping and/or new product introduction tasks, which may include: cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions, conventional and CNC milling, turning, grinding, wire EDM and fixture design. Conducts in-process inspection of machined parts against specified tolerances. May communicate directly with engineers to understand the purpose of a part assembly and to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input.

Job Function

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Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Candidates can be considered to work from the following locations:

Americas : United States : California : Santa Rosa

Job ID : 23682

Responsible for the completion of prototype models in support of multiple and/or complex (mid to large-size) product development projects with limited or no guidance. Coordinate work using internal and external resources and lead a team of model makers as needed. Uses a variety of processes and materials to demonstrate new ideas and prove feasibility. Interacts with designers and engineers in collaborative hands on environment by providing suggestions and recommendations for improvement/refinement. Designs and creates own tools, dies, fixtures, set-ups, and molds as necessary. Has technical knowledge of processes and materials to fabricate an aesthetically acceptable, structurally sound and cost effective product. Provides guidance to Designers, Engineers and Model Makers as needed. Provides input and assistance in support of department objectives. Practice good housekeeping. Research tools (process, workflow), technology, capability and experience to prototype to speed solution. Consult and provide recommendations for improvement/refinement of products. Leverage expertise in technical knowledge of processes and materials to develop an appropriate/effective model based on quality, cost, and timing needs defined by product teams. Actively pursue emerging technologies to explore other perspectives outside of office furniture norms. Opportunity to convert/transfer and impart integration to processes.

Required Skills

• Demonstrates good time management and project coordination skills.

• Knowledge of construction techniques as to the materials, machinery and tooling involved. Ability to work with hands to create sculptured effects and finely tailored models to represent function, appearance and design.

• Ability in operating a variety of equipment relative to applied area of modeling (mills, lathes, brake presses, punch press, shear, laser, welding, upholstery equipment, wood equipment, etc.).

• Ability to read prints and the analytical skill to determine the needs of requestor.

• Ability to collaborate and communicate detailed technical information to all audiences (Engineering, Design, etc.).

• Ability to effectively verbalize and prototype concepts or applications that clearly communicates solution and/or design intent.

• Requires use of problem solving techniques and decision-making methods.

• Proficient in basic computer skills and various software packages. (M.S. office, email. CAD/Cam a plus)

• Collaborate with product teams the prototyping and apply new and emerging materials, processes and modeling methods.

• Ability to determine when and where to apply materials in modeling.

• Engage in spontaneous interactions that are active, timely, and well balanced between listening and sharing

• Support hands on learning for Peers, Design, and Engineering through an environment that promotes coaching, teaching, and humility – inviting rather than intimidating

Required Experience

• Model Maker journeyman card or equivalent work experience. BS/BA degree preferred

• Experience in a model making or related technical field.

• Participate in Professional Organizations to promote learning and partnerships.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Steelcase offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package, including profit sharing.

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