Senior Machinist

AJ Group

Minneapolis, MN

Mold Maker/CAM Programmer/Senior Machinist

Full Time

Company Summary

Supporting industry need for cleanroom manufacturing of silicone components, specifically those having a medical application.

Position Summary

Seeking a motivated Mold Maker/CAM Programmer to join the team at our brand-new product development facility.
The primary responsibilities of this role are to build injection molds and related tools/components which are manufactured and maintained to a high degree of quality.

Schedule: Flexible day shift hours. Shift typically starts between 4:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Get out early on Fridays!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Fabricate precision injection molds from CAD models and drawings that meet dimensional specifications and quality standards, ensuring manufacturing processes achieve required tolerances
Collaborate with senior mold makers to gain further experience with all aspects of mold building, maintenance/repairs, and injection molding
Independently set up, program, and operate multiple types of CNC machining equipment including 3 and 5-axis mills, sinker EDM, and grinders with minimal supervision, producing precise medical injection molds that meet tight tolerances
Modifies or repairs existing molds, fixtures, etc. in accordance with engineering drawings, solid models, or verbal instructions.
Conduct comprehensive quality inspections of in-process and finished mold components to ensure conformance with engineering specifications and customer requirements
Maintain machining equipment with routine preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance and minimize production downtime
Contribute to individual and team continuous improvement activities
Observe and adhere to all safety expectations, procedures, and regulations
Ensure tool room is maintained in a clean and orderly manner daily
Other Duties as Needed: Any other duties and tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate

Qualification, Education & Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

2 years technical or trade school degree with an emphasis on tool making or equivalent experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Mold Maker building injection molds
Intermediate understanding of programming (CAM) software
Must have a high degree of skill, attention to detail, and a passion for precision
Machine setup experience with 3 or 5-axis mills, sinker EDM, and grinders
Capable with general shop measuring equipment, micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, etc.
Humble personality who is willing to learn from the team while bringing new ideas in a professional manner for the betterment of the organization
General curiosity and drive for building things and understanding how they work
Meets expectations of regular, reliable attendance
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Professional, courteous, and friendly personality

Preferred

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the principal roles and responsibilities of this job.
Exposure to heated/air conditioned, ventilated facilities with florescent lighting;
Exposure to building where a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, and/or operation of equipment;
The noise level in the work environment is typical of a tool shop;
Duties are performed indoors;
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical, Sensory, Cognitive & Neurological Demands

While performing the duties of this job:

Ability to lift 50 pounds;
Ability to operate heavy machinery;
The employee may be required to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions;
Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus;
The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with internal and external people;
Employee moves about the building and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc.;
Employee may have duties involving walking on even or uneven surfaces;
Employee occasionally to frequently use a whiteboard, which can require grasping whiteboard pens, reaching at, below, or above shoulder height and may require trunk or neck rotation to look back;
Employee may use computers, overhead projectors, TV, VCR, and other work-related equipment, which may require an approximately 25+ pound force to push or pull equipment;
It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc. occasionally to frequently.
Employee must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently;
Position varies from standing, sitting, walking, etc. On some occasions it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc. over smooth or uneven surfaces.

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