Mould Maker - Plastics Processing

Job summary

The role involves programming CNC machines and using precision instruments to create metal molds, core boxes, and shaped models. Responsibilities include reading blueprints and assembling patterns from various materials to ensure conformance to specifications.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Noisy Dusty Responsibilities Tasks Instruct apprentices Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments Program CNC machine tools Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications Realize machine castings to make metal molds, core boxes and precisely shaped models Lay out, shape and assemble patterns of metal, wood, plastic and other materials from blueprints, models or templates Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Mould Maker Trade Certification Experience and specialization Metal mould-making experience Injection moulds Transfer moulds Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Safety glasses/goggles Gloves Ear plugs Personal suitability Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Life insurance Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

The role involves programming CNC machines and using precision instruments to create metal molds, core boxes, and shaped models. Responsibilities include reading blueprints and assembling patterns from various materials to ensure conformance to specifications.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Mould Maker Trade Certification and at least 5 years of experience in metal mould-making, specifically with injection and transfer moulds. A trade certificate or diploma is required along with the ability to work in a noisy and dusty environment.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental plan • Health care plan • Vision care benefits • Life insurance

Listed skills

• precision · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Team player · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• CNC Programming
• Blueprint Reading
• Precision Measuring
• Metal Mould-making
• Injection Moulds
• Transfer Moulds
• Machine Tool Operation
• Pattern Assembly
• Core Box Construction
• Apprentice Instruction

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering