Tool & Mold Maker

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Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
The Tool and Mold Maker specializes in the skilled tasks of 3 and 5 axis machining in building, modifying, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing Roto Molding molds and fixtures, and the production of custom machinery parts and maintenance components. This role involves working with engineers to develop and modify tools, and requires working from blueprints, specifications, and diagrams. The individual assesses complex specifications and applies knowledge of tool and mold design and construction, CAM Programming, shop mathematics, metal properties, Milling and Lathework set up, fixturing, and layout with 3 and 5 axis machining to fabricate and repair aluminum Roto Molding molds, production fixturing, 3 and 5 axis machining fixturing, and custom production machinery and maintenance repair and modification parts.
Job Responsibilities
Fabrication: Fabricates and repairs cast and extruded roto molding molds, Assembly and machining fixtures, and gauges. This includes laying out metal stock, preparing and operating 3 and 5 axis CNC and manual mills and lathes, and machining parts for custom machinery and maintenance
Planning and Preparation: Studies specifications (blueprints, sketches, models) to visualize the product and determine machining sequence. Computes dimensions, plans setups, machine fixtures, and produces CNC programs in Fusion CAM
Machining and Processing: Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock. Set up and operates 3 and 5 axis manual and CNC milling machines and lathes to machine parts. Lifts and secures machined parts for work
Safety Compliance: Complies with all safety and work rules and regulations for the assigned area, following all required safety practices
Design and Consultation (Optional): May examine existing tools and recommend design modifications. May also develop specifications or draw/sketch designs for specialty tools from general descriptions
Job Requirements
Proven experience programming CNC Machinery such as Fanuc controls, CNC Milling machines, CNC Lathes, or 5-axis CNC Machines
Minimum 5 Years Experience in Precision Tool Making, Prototyping, and manufacturing unique, custom parts
Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) standards
Mechanical knowledge with experience in metal machining processes like electrical discharge machining (EDM) is preferred
Skilled in measuring parts using precision instruments such as micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, dial indicators, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM)
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles to promote continuous improvement in production workflows
Excellent math skills for calculating dimensions, feeds, speeds, and tolerances required for precision machining
Ability to Lift, push or pull up to 50lbs
Repetitive motion of the limbs
Be able to bend, twist, squat, and reach
Able to be comfortable in an excessive noise environment
Stand and walk for long periods of time
Compensation
The hourly pay rate is $28-$34/hr​​​ based on experiance
401(k) plan​​
Short-term and long-term disability benefits​​
Life insurance​
Health, dental, and vision insurance​

Employment type
Full Time