Mold Press Operator

Summary: Responsible for setting up and operating hydraulic transfer presses to produce high quality molded components that meet specifications and requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates hydraulic presses used in silicone molding processes.


• Prepares inserts to be molded.


• Anticipates actions related to tooling/fixture requirements (Core Pins).


• Determines product conformance and performs associated resulting actions.


• Appropriately marks or discards items with defects such as peeling, short fill, or contamination as applicable.


• Troubleshoots production problems and communicates with appropriate personnel.


• Accurately records material used and silicone lot information.


• Continually analyzes processes to improve quality and productivity.


• Performs basic Preventive Maintenance activities as necessary.


• Performs deflashing operations; removes excess silicone material and cleans molded products.


• Carefully paints specified logos and/or names on parts per customer specifications with silicone ink.


• Operates the pad printing machine to properly apply silicone ink per customer specifications.


• Uses a variety of hand and power tools.


• Uses precision measuring instruments and equipment to determine component conformance to specifications; calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and measuring instruments.


• Performs other production assignments as necessary.


• Maintains a professional working relationship and effectively communicates with all employees, managers, vendors, customers and regulatory agencies.


• Understands and complies with company policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and safety regulations.


• Regular attendance at work is required.

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related production experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

NOTE: To Qualify as an Applicant, you must complete our EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, which is located on the Careers Page on our website, www.gauthierbiomedical.com. Please email your completed Application, along with your Resume and any additional supporting documentation, to us at: HR@gauthierbiomedical.com.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Gauthier Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace.

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