Mold Maker- 2nd Shift

Offering $1,000.00 Sign-On bonus

Lasko Products, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of portable fans and heaters, is seeking a Mold Maker to work 2nd shift at our Fort Worth, Texas location.

The Mold Maker, using parts and/or mold prints, constructs plastic injection molds. Ensures plastic injection molds and related equipment are manufactured and maintained to perform to Company standards. Responsible for CAM programming, set up, manufacturing, and building of new injection molding tooling, tool repair, electrodes, and fixtures.

Essential Functions

• Mold Fabrication and Modification:

• Creating initial molds based on specifications, blueprints, or schematics.

• Adapting and modifying existing molds to improve performance or address issues.

• Fabricating mold components using various tools, equipment, and machinery.

• Maintenance and Repair:

• Performing preventative maintenance, including disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of molds.

• Troubleshooting and fixing mold malfunctions.

• Maintaining and repairing existing tooling and molds.
• Understanding and troubleshooting multiple types of hot-runner systems.

• Quality Control and Inspection:

• Using measuring and gauging tools to perform inspections before, during, and after molding operations.

• Conducting quality control testing to ensure molds meet specifications.

• Inspecting finished products for defects.

• Process and Equipment Knowledge:

• Understanding the injection molding process and equipment.

• Understanding set-up and operation of molding machines.

• Knowledge of materials used for injection molding.

• Other Duties:

• Collaborating with engineers, designers, and other team members.

• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.

• Following safety procedures and regulations.

• Participating in corrective and preventive action projects.

• Documenting work performed on tooling maintenance and/or repair.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in mold making, machining, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Mold Maker or in a similar role.
• Ability to work using manual machining equipment (i.e. – mills, lathes, surface grinders). Welding a plus.
• Prior experience using Master CAM or SolidWorks software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Injection Molding processes and materials involved (scientific molding a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time as well as lift or maneuver heavy mold components up to 60 lbs.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Office environment is a non-climate controlled atmosphere building, as well as a manufacturing environment exposed to dust, odors, and noise.