Mold Maker Apprentice

This is a skilled profession requiring technical and apprenticeship training. Must be willing to learn and engage in shop safety and practices in accordance with STERIS guidelines. Receive education and techniques in manufacturing of Mold components and fixturing for repeatability and unsurpassed quality. Ability to receive knowledge by all Tool room staff in proper practices and GD&T. Willingness to learn CAD based programs and G & M code.

BENEFITS:

Shift: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday (Flexible start and end times)

Benefits: Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401K Match, Quarterly Bonuses, PTO, Company Holidays

• Set up and operate all standard machining and equipment including but not limited to lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, EDM, etc
• Fix and assemble components to ensure Molds are production ready
• Take measurements with micrometers, calipers and venires and gauges
• Receive work instruction, prepare and operate equipment in accordance with instructions
• Performs daily clean up, maintenance and 5S work within area of responsibility
• Complies with all regulatory, safety, policies and standards requirements
• Work with and assist Journeyman Mold Makers who work with manufacturing and engineering to build components from print designs for injection Mold machines, creating tooling used for machining and fabrication.
• Other duties as required by management.

• Must work well with others in a fast paced TEAM setting.
• Must be able to learn from mistakes, they will happen often.
• Attend AWT training and maintain B or above average.
• Complete 144 hours of classroom time per year at AWT.
• Complete 2000 hours of machine, fixture and hands on time, a year for 4 years.
• This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime on weekdays and/or weekends.
• Includes Apprenticeship Program with a clear career path to Certified Mold Maker through the AWT program.

• Personal responsibility and resilience: Motivated to succeed accountable and persistent to complete task.
• Clear communicator: Use a variety of appropriate communication methods to give/receive information accurately, and in a timely and positive manner.
• Team player: Not only plays own part but able to work and communicate clearly and effectively within a team and interacts/ helps others when required. In doing so applies these skills in a respectful professional manner.
• Continuous improvement/lean manufacturing mindset and responsibility to identify and drive through improvements to make the business more efficient, effective, and productive.
• Ability to preform basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions and decimal; basic algebra and geometry.
• Adaptability: Able to adjust to different conditions, technologies, situations and environments
• Self-Motivation: A 'self-starter' who always wants to give their best, sets themselves challenging targets, can make their own decisions.
• Willingness to learn and wants to drive their own continuous professional development.
• Commitment: Able to commit to the goals, and standards of their own employer and to the wider industry and its professional standards