Job description

Summary:

The Mold Shop Lead Leads and coordinates activities of skilled craft persons engaged in daily operation of the Mold Shop.

Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities:

· Estimates time requirements for completion of job assignments.

· Assigns work to Mold Shop personnel, oversees work being performed and checks its quality before release to production departments.

· Interprets company policies to associates, enforces safety regulations and coaches associates to correct performance problems.

· Analyzes tool problems of immediate nature and determines best method of repair.

· Initiates and suggests plans to motivate associates to achieve goals and directs training as required.

· Confers with foremen, designers, programmers and production personnel to coordinate activities of individual for resolution of tooling related issues.

· Back-up to Mold Shop Manager when manager is off-site

· Has shared responsibility for the quality of Mold Shop work performed on his shift as it is released to manufacturing.

· Leads employees in Mold Shop development work.

· Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

· Coordinates training of employees with Mold Shop Manager; assists with planning, assigning, directing and checking work.

· Additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies:

· Communication: Ability to communicate one-on-one and in groups. Ability to understand instructions and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).

· Logical reasoning: Ability to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to solve problems.

· Mathematical: Ability to work with mathematical fundamentals of shop math, including geometry and trigonometry.

· Technical: Understanding of how thermoformed (sheet) plastic is formed.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED). Machinist with a minimum of five years of experience in machine shop with the ability to demonstrate proficiency in the setup and operation of all shop machine tools, inspection equipment and methods, and tool repair procedures.

Physical Demands:

· May be required to stand for long periods of time.

· May involve some repetitive motions.

· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

· May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers.

· Due to the open environment of the warehouse, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity, and cold.

Personal & Product Safety:

· Follows product safety (Safe Quality Food, a.k.a. SQF) and quality standards.

· Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).

· Ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.

All Employees Shall:

· Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.

· Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.

· Attend scheduled EH&S training program.

· Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.

· Recommend improved EH&S practices.

· Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shelton, CT 06484: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)
• Machining: 10 years (Required)
• Leadership: 10 years (Preferred)
• CAM programming: 10 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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