BD · 2 months ago
Mold Maker - 2nd Shift
USA NE - Columbus (East)
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to advancing health. The Mold Maker position is responsible for supporting the molding operation through planned maintenance, collaborating with internal resources to ensure timely and cost-effective mold maintenance work.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Disassemble molds and determine parts needing to be repaired or replaced
Clean mold plates and all components
Check for proper gating, venting and cooling of mold
Record and maintain all maintenance documentation as required
Polish cavities and cores to specified finishes
Must be able to troubleshoot and analyze problems with molds
Read and understand blueprints, sketches, and schematics relating to molds
Have the ability to use all measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, travel dials, and their applications) to measure and determine proper mold and component fits and tolerances within .0002” to .0005”
Wire molds and read an OHM meter to understand basic electrical issues in diagnosing heater and thermocouple failures
Construct or rebuild mold components per prints, using any or all machine tools available in Mold Repair area as well as the Tool Room
Assemble mold and components maintaining proper dimensional tolerances
Maintains an extremely clean and safe work area with an emphasis on 5's. Participate in continuous improvement activities
Other duties as required to support the needs of the business
Dependable, highly motivated self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
Qualification
Required
Associates degree – Machining Technology/Mold Making or Machinist/Mold Maker Certificate
Must have a basic knowledge of what an injection mold is and how it functions
Must have a big picture view of the molding operation to determine the priority of work
Understand a PM system and the ability to document and record critical data
Must have a proven strong mechanical and technical background and the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
Must have the ability to run machine tools in the shop
Thorough knowledge of tool steels and applications
Basic concept of electrical
Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures
Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function
Ability to read and write and converse in English
Willing and able to uphold BD Values
Disassemble molds and determine parts needing to be repaired or replaced
Clean mold plates and all components
Check for proper gating, venting and cooling of mold
Record and maintain all maintenance documentation as required
Polish cavities and cores to specified finishes
Must be able to troubleshoot and analyze problems with molds
Read and understand blueprints, sketches, and schematics relating to molds
Have the ability to use all measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, travel dials, and their applications) to measure and determine proper mold and component fits and tolerances within .0002” to .0005”
Wire molds and read an OHM meter to understand basic electrical issues in diagnosing heater and thermocouple failures
Construct or rebuild mold components per prints, using any or all machine tools available in Mold Repair area as well as the Tool Room
Assemble mold and components maintaining proper dimensional tolerances
Maintains an extremely clean and safe work area with an emphasis on 5's
Participate in continuous improvement activities
Dependable, highly motivated self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
Preferred
2 years experience in a mold repair or mold making environment
Molding, mold design, material flow and mold tool steels and their applications
Microsoft Office Computer skills
Demonstrates mechanical aptitude necessary to troubleshoot and repair equipment
Machine modifications and process improvements on equipment in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read mold drawings
Experience using micrometers, test indicators, gage blocks, height gages, etc
Ability to operator machine tools (Mills, Lathes, Grinders)
Troubleshooting skills to be used for continuous process improvement
Benefits
Competitive pay
Healthcare coverage: No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover.
Preventive care covered at 100%.
Dental and vision insurance at group rates.
Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Adoption assistance plan
401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted home, auto and pet insurance
Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$540MKey Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
1962-04-23IPO
Leadership Team
Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
Richard Byrd
Executive Vice President and President of the BD Interventional Segment
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