Mold Mechanic

Job Title: Mold MechanicPay Rate: $22/hr (+$1.00 Shift Differential)Location: North Smithfield, RIDuration: PERMShift: 2nd Shift (2:42 PM - 11:12 PM)

Job Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizes maintenance mechanic skills to ensure that all molding machines and mold support equipment are maintained in good working order and function safely to design and operating standards.

FUNCTIONS:

• Performs routine general maintenance and repair of presses.

• Changes hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical circuits to meet molding conditions.

• Responsible for repairing any hydraulic leaks.

• In accordance with the preventive maintenance schedule and/or when there is equipment failure, troubleshoots and inspects facility equipment for defects.

• Dismantles equipment, makes repairs/rebuilds, reassembles, and tests for proper functioning.

• Works with other employees on maintenance and repair tasks requiring more than one employee.

• Maintains spare parts inventory, schedules repairs, performs mold changes, and rebuilds valves and pump motors as needed.

• Orders parts and supplies as needed.

• Removes and installs molds as dictated by work orders and production schedules. Also brings molds to the Toolroom for repair.

• Cleans screws and nozzles as needed.

• Conducts emergency maintenance as required.

• Maintains accurate and detailed records of maintenance and repair services performed.

• Minimizes lost production and unscheduled equipment downtime by performing preventive maintenance duties in a timely and efficient manner.

• Reads hydraulic, electrical, and machine mechanical prints.

• Repairs, modifies, and installs hydraulic circuits from prints.

• Troubleshoots electrical problems using prints.

• Sets relief valves, unloading valves, and all other pressure adjustments.

• Troubleshoots hydraulic problems using hydraulic schematics.

• Demonstrates a complete understanding of the mechanical functions of injection molding machines, including mechanical advantage, strain, clamp, level, parallel, and platen.

• Prevents grease- and oil-related product rejections.

• Performs appropriate cleaning of press tie bars, ways, and drop areas.

• Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear.

• Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal.

• When work in the primary classification is not available, performs other duties according to skill and availability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• 2–3 years of demonstrated experience repairing and maintaining injection molding equipment.

• Electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatics training preferred.