Mold Specialist

The Mold Building Specialist will design and build basic and complex molds to cast refractory shapes, ensuring molds are dimensionally correct, structurally sound and built precisely to the part drawing.  Assist Production Leadership by providing training and support, as directed. Essential Functions/ResponsibilitiesConceptualize, plan and design mold builds using critical analysis and reverse engineering.  Confer with the Engineering Department, as needed, to ensure information provided in the job packet and on the part drawing is accurate.Construct basic and complex molds using various woods and polystyrene (foam) to include base construction, interior and exterior construction, foam tooling, anchors, bracing, and mold release applications.Safely and efficiently operate table saw, radial arm saw, chop saw, bandsaw, and other tooling equipment in the mold building process.Correctly measure and inspect molds for dimensional accuracy and integrity.Properly maintain and utilize hard tooling (steel, plastic, and fiberglass molds).Manage and maintain required records related to mold production.Safely operate cranes, fork trucks and company mobile equipment.Continuously maintain a clean and organized work area, and ensure tools and other items are safely and properly stored.Assist production leadership by providing training and support, as directed.