Job Description
Skilled tradesperson who creates and prepares molds for the casting of metal castings and tools. Responsible for shaping sand or other materials into molds that will contain molten metal during the casting process. This ensures precision and quality of the final metal product.
Mold Preparation: Prepare and shape sand or other mold materials, ensuring accurate dimensions and proper alignment.
Coremaking: Involved in creating cores, which are internal cavities within a mold, to form complex shapes in the casting.
Pattern Handling: Working with patterns, which are replicas of the desired metal part, to create the mold cavity.
Equipment Operation: Operation of various tools and machinery, including hand tools, pneumatic tools, and machinery for packing and molding.
Molten Metal Handling: Involved in pouring molten metal into prepared molds.
Quality Control: Inspection of molds and castings for defects and ensure they meet quality standards.
$34k-63k yearly est. 11d ago
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Injection Mold 3rd
Kable Workforce Solutions
Dublin, OH
Location: Dublin, OH Employment Type: 3rd Shift, Full-time, temp-to-hire Job Brief Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring an Injection Mold for our client. Responsibilities include operating manual molding machines, trimming and separating parts, weighing and documenting quantities, and transferring scrap, runners, and finished products as needed. You'll also follow Good Manufacturing Practices, maintain clean work areas in line with 5S standards, and complete required documentation for compliance and line clearances.What's a Typical Day Like?
Monitors assigned molding machines.
Ensures that molded presses run efficiently, reporting issues to staff to correct.
Maintains a neat and orderly work cell, following 5S and cleaning practices.
Runs manual molding machines when required. Demonstrates accountability in providing and sustaining a positive Safety culture.
Answers press alarms to maximize press efficiencies.
Transfers scrap and runners to the grinding area.
Transfers parts to Central Store.
Reviews procedures to ensure compliance and reports discrepancies to Supervisor.
Reports processing problems to appropriate delegate for resolution. Meets all quality, quantity, and Good Manufacturing Practices to satisfy customer and Regulatory requirements.
Operates scales, document's correct part quantities and weigh up. Operates manual molding machines, trims parts off runners, separates runners, signs cleaning documents.
Maintains a neat and orderly work area to ensure efficiency and no safety hazards.
Starts and understands Line Clearances, reviews paperwork for proper documentation to comply with GMP procedures.
What Are the Requirements of the Job?
Must be detail oriented and have good manual dexterity and math skills Computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) preferred.
Knowledge and experience in use of mechanical and electronic measurement and test equipment preferred. Mechanical ability and aptitude necessary.
Education requirements can be obtained through an educational institution or gained through equivalent work experience.
Ability to read engineering or mechanical drawings preferred. Time management, communication, fast pace and multi-tasking abilities.
Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks to complete all work by the end of the shift.
Works with minimal supervision regarding routine tasks. Good decision-making skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to move or lift to 50+ lbs.
Ability to reach, grasp, hold, push, pull, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel.
Ability to utilize hand/eye coordination.
Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Communication skills.
Why Choose Kable Workforce Solutions?
Weekly Pay
Exclusive Access Opportunities to V.I.P. Vault
Day 1 Benefits
Various Bonus Opportunities
Eligibility for Employee of the Month Rewards
How to Apply And Next Steps?
Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day.About Kable Workforce Solutions
For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We're dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.We believe in people first - empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
The Injection Molding Operator is responsible for operating production machinery under close supervision while ensuring parts meet quality and production standards. This role involves monitoring machine operations, following detailed work instructions, performing basic inspections, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operate production machinery using Cycle Start, Feed Hold, and Emergency Stop controls
Read and interpret work instructions for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and tooling requirements
Observe machine operations and verify that parts conform to specifications and dimensional tolerances
Perform visual inspections to identify non-conforming parts
Follow standard operating procedures and complete tasks in the proper sequence
Use inspection equipment such as pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, CMMs, and comparators per quality plan requirements
Seek guidance from senior machinists, Quality personnel, or supervisors as needed
Perform basic preventive maintenance checks and tasks on machines
Accurately report labor time, part counts, and production status in the production system
Maintain housekeeping standards and perform cleanup as required
Complete daily work assignments as directed
Follow all safety policies and perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner
Meet established production and labor standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Ability to perform assigned duties with significant oversight
Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machining processes
Ability to read and follow written work instructions
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Basic math and measurement skills
Ability to work in a production/manufacturing environment
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Standing for extended periods
Ability to lift, bend, and perform repetitive motions as required
Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and moving equipment
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