at Fathom Digital Manufacturing in McHenry, Illinois, United States
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 10 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.<
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FATHOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.