Mold Set

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Job Summary

Would you like to apply your skills in an innovative production facility? If so, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mold Set. This position will be based out of our Automated Injection Molding plant located in Pineville, NC. Reporting to Mold Tooling Manger, the successful candidate will change over molds, tooling, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs in and out of the molding machines for the purposes of fittings production. These activities are to be conducted while ensuring and maximizing safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping, and cost control to achieve plant goals.

Position Offers

• Competitive salary of $27.00-$29.52 per hour
• The position is a Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive benefits
• 11 paid holidays every calendar year
• Plant annual bonus program
• 12-hour rotating shift (Working 4 on 4 off; 84 hours bi-weekly) with bi-weekly pay
  

Job Responsibilities

• Shut down and start up injection molding machines prior to and after the changeover takes place to ensure that parts will be correct dimensionally with no tooling / engraving related issues.
• Determine the correct tooling necessary to run the requested item that is scheduled to be installed.
• Work with production and machine shop personnel to diagnose tooling related, machine related, material related, or process related concerns.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices with accuracy.
• Safely operate forklift, overhead crane, bench grinder, drill press, hand grinder, cut off saw, belt sander, vice, pneumatic and hand tools.
• Distinguish between various bolts, thread sizes, water fittings, and hydraulic fittings with limited supervision.
• Fill out pre-start forms and paperwork on equipment and daily changes.
• Keep up with housekeeping and tooling / spare parts organization.
• Assist in maintaining conveyors and other shop equipment.
• Proper and accurate procedures, safety, mechanical, and electrical aspects of injection molds and their connection to the machines (i.e. core switches)
• Tear down and re-assemble injection molds for preventative maintenance functions.
• Water and pressure test mold cooling circuits to ensure no leak is coming from and find / fix leaks if needed it sometimes with consultation of machine shop for worn or damaged O-ring grooves / sealing plates.
• Follow Lockout and Tagout procedures as per ISMS 19.0.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age plus completion of high school education or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and do basic math.
• Minimum of Two-year technical degree and/or 2 to 3 years equivalent experience.
• Successful candidate must complete a background check and drug screening.

Working conditions

• Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting to 50-75 lbs.
• Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required.
• Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise levels and the use of sharp tools.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching up to 5%.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• Basic safety equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided

IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com.