Mold Maker

Fathom

McHenry, IL

$26 to $35 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Fathom is one of the largest digital manufacturing platforms offering ON-DEMAND manufacturing in North America. With more than 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across 12 facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies, CNC machining, injection molding & tooling, urethane casting, sheet metal fabrication, and design and engineering.

With over 50 years of industry experience, Fathom is at the forefront of the Industry 4.0 digital manufacturing revolution serving clients in the technology, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive and IOT sectors. Fathom’s extensive certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, ISO 13485:2016, AS9100:2016, NIST 800-171 and ITAR.

Mold Maker Summary:

Mold Makers are responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining plastic injection molds. You will attend design review meetings when new tools are released into production. Mold Makers report to the Shop Foreman and work closely with their co-workers throughout the entire process. Also responsible for troubleshooting of injection molds for repair work - including broken components, part flash, sticking parts, leaking water or some other improper function of the injection mold Ability to repair or make new replacement components such as ejector pins, core pins, cam pins, bolt thread repair, etc Dismantles or partially dismantles molds to locate cause of malfunction or cause of part defect Replaces or repairs damaged area. You must be able to manage multiple projects daily.

Mold Maker Responsibilities:

Interprets prints for tooling modifications, accuracy and improvements
Capable of assigning work and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to the work assignments
Performs preventive maintenance
Recommends design changes to new and existing tools
Works with all employees to continuously improve quality and production
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators
Works to tolerances as close as zero
Troubleshoot tooling problems at the presses
Keep accurate records on all applicable documentation
Maintains tooling inventory by notifying supervisor in writing of parts needed
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase shop efficiencies
Assist other tool makers with troubleshooting
Responsible for the safe and effective operation of equipment to produce product in specifications in a timely and cost-efficient manner

Mold Maker Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate degree (A.A.) or certificate in tool & die – PREFERRED
Must have 5 Years Mold Making Experience
Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
AutoCAD experience and/or SolidWorks experience
Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, predictive maintenance, 5S and related manufacturing best practices - PREFERRED
Frequently required standing
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Knowledge of working on and troubleshooting hot runner systems and their respective controllers - Preferred
Preferred 3 years of tool set up experience.
Preferred 3 years of tool set up experience.
Must have Blueprint Reading.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.