Mold Maker

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Plastic Injection Molding

Mold Maker / Tool and Die

To build or repair all types, sizes and shapes of plastic injection molds. To assemble and test complex tools and molds in production

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

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

3. Heat treats and welds parts as required.

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

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

6. 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.

7. May assist machinists in injection molding press overhaul.

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

Key Responsibilities
Plastic Injection Molding

Mold Maker / Tool and Die

To build or repair all types, sizes and shapes of plastic injection molds. To assemble and test complex tools and molds in production

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

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

3. Heat treats and welds parts as required.

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

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

6. 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.

7. May assist machinists in injection molding press overhaul.

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

Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Plastic Injection Molding

Mold Maker / Tool and Die

To build or repair all types, sizes and shapes of plastic injection molds. To assemble and test complex tools and molds in production

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

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

3. Heat treats and welds parts as required.

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

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

6. 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.

7. May assist machinists in injection molding press overhaul.

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

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