MOLD MAKER - Extrusion 1st 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.

• 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

What your background should look like:

• Completion of Accredited Apprenticeship program is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 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.

Competencies