SUMMARY: This position is responsible for planning, layout construction,altering and repairing a normal range of molds and dies for use in theproduction of rubber products. The dies to be used in piecing, forming,trimming, crimping, matching, blanking, and the less complicatedprogressive dies, ordinary master dies, drilling and finishing jigs; themolds include a variety of single and multiple types, trim less molds,component mold parts and accessories, loading and stripping jigs alsomake special tooling and other precision items. DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES: Interpret drawings, sketches, specifications, samples,models, instructions and plan and lay out work in proper operationalsequence, also toward correct methods. Visualize finished job, makenecessary mathematical calculations and select allowances for springheat-treating, metal flow, shrinkage, machining, fitting, finishing, andassembly. Recognize and report, for correction, any errors, which wouldinterfere with production. Perform required layouts involving precisecalculations and measurements, accurate scribing and locations ofpoints, and areas to be machined. Perform necessary machiningoperations, including the operation of numerical-control equipment inorder to produce parts for the project, involving difficult and unusualset up, devising methods of holding work to obtain and maintain veryclose tolerances, fits, and interrelationships. Make temporary tools andfixtures or alter existing tooling as needed, to accomplish desiredresults. Perform heat-treating on specified parts using a variety ofheat-treating equipment. Perform skill bench work involving filing,scraping, grinding, lapping, polishing, fitting, timing, indexing,assembling and adjusting to achieve proper operation. Make mold and dietry-outs and make necessary corrections or adjustments and makerecommendations, where feasible, for mold and die modification orimprovement. Perform maintenance and repair of machine shop equipmentincluding the leveling of machines, rebuilding machines, changing belts,gears, bushings, bearings, lead, screws, etc. Detect unusual conditions,defective materials, or operating difficulties, and report to propersupervision. Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderlycondition. Perform other duties as required and requested. SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITES: None EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma orGED, with thorough knowledge of trade equivalent to formalapprenticeship. Three to five years of work-related experience. JOBDESCRIPTION: Mold/Die Maker 3rd Class Must be able to communicate inEnglish. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to use shop math trigonometry,handbook formulas, charts, tables, complicated drawing, sketchessamples, a wide variety of precision measuring instruments Must havedesign, technical, and problem-solving abilities. Must have workingknowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Forklift License required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment consists ofmanufacturing area with exposure to dust, dirt, and oil but not to thepoint of being disagreeable. Moderate to loud noise levels for 2/3 ofthe time or more; exposed to very loud noise levels up to 1/3 of thetime. Exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) for 1/3 to 2/3of the time. Work near moving mechanical parts 2/3 of the time or more.Work in high, precarious places up to 1/3 of the time. Exposure to fumesor air borne particles for 2/3 of the time or more. Exposure to toxic orcaustic chemical up to 1/3 of the time. Light physical effort equivalentto occasional lifting and moving materials of average weight.