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Mold Maker- 2nd Shift
Offering $1,000.00 Sign-On bonus
Job Description/Summary
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.
About the Company
Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.
Lasko’s Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment. The company’s success is based on 5 Core Values:
- Be Bold:
- Challenge the status quo
- Courageously pursue the impossible
- Reject mediocrity
- Be Together
- Work together for success
- Drive trust and candor with each other
- Prioritize "We" before "I"
- Be A Leader
- Lead with personal conviction
- Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
- Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
- Be Accountable
- Consistently deliver to our customers
- Embrace commitments as a contract
- Take pride in our actions
- Be The Change
- Demonstrate a passion to win
- Make a difference at work in our communities
- Step forward and take initiative
The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.
Geographic Reach
Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.
Diversity & Inclusion
Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.
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