Overview
Description
The Welder/Mold Technician is responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of molds and molding related equipment. They engage Machine Operators/Assigned Personnel to ensure that molds/related equipment are functioning as designed. Ensures safety components are in-place and Molds produce quality parts.
Responsibilities
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions and use various welding techniques to maintain aluminum molds
Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys
Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required
Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter
Remove rough spots from molds, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers
Prepares molds in advance according to Production Schedule, and new molds for start-up after mold change occurs
Maintains, tests and repairs all mold maintenance tools, equipment, components and safe keeping of tools
Observe molds in operation and locates causes of problems in preparation for mold preventive maintenance
Conduct preventive maintenance per provided checklists and confirm work by completing and turning in paperwork
Repair and maintain in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and specifications for various production equipment/machinery
Tracks repair causes and repair time per issue and dismantles and replaces/repairs defective molds
Advises Operators of operation procedures/requirements for working safely with mold equipment and components, and informs appropriate Managers and Operators of potential mold problems and inherent danger involved
Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and adhering to OSHA requirements
Must maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards i.e. proper use of personal protective equipment and maintenance of area per safety and 5S standards
Understand all safety precautions when working with hazardous materials
Operate forklifts as necessary, assist in training other technicians and perform other related duties
Qualifications
High school education or equivalent required
Valid forklift license which can be obtained onsite
Valid driver’s license
Experience with plant maintenance or fabrication shop work required
Experience in welding is required (Mig and Tig welding)
Able to read a tape measure, blueprints, calipers, drawings, use hand/power tools, metal working tools, and welding equipment
Able to engage in progressive trouble shooting to find root cause of breakdown
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and effective communication skills
Color vision required, as well as good visual motor skills (Eye-Hand Coordination)
Ability to work flexible hours
Understanding of and adherence to all safety precautions when working with hazardous materials
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks