Moldmaker Helper

Summary Lays out, machines, fits, assembles and finishes metallic and non-metallic details for the production of molds, dies, fixtures, and gauges, utilizing knowledge of mold and tool design, layout, machining, and assembly procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Studies blueprints to determine the most efficient procedures for machining details.
• Communicates with lead moldmaker, who plans the sequence of operations by priorities.
• Sets up and operates milling machines, wet and dry surface grinders, manual EDM, jig grinder, radial drill, lathe, drill press, and cranes.
• Uses various electric hoists and air powered hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances, using surface plates, indicators, gauge blocks, micrometers, and calipers.
• Uses V-blocks, sine plates, angle plates, grinding vises, Cadillac gauges, spin fixtures, radius dressers, sine bars, and parallels to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Assembles details to complete a mold.
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisors to receive instructions.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts of fundamentals of algebra and trigonometry.
• Operates forklift (requires license).

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, moving equipment, mold components and operating machinery; fumes and airborne particles (dust and mist), with exposure to oils, cutting fluids, cleaning fluids, solvents, and rust preventatives. The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

Other Duties This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards or duties of the position. Incumbents will be expected to follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.