MOLDER OPERATOR

T.M. Cobb Molder Operator Job Description

Our manufacturing company operates five manufacturing plants, four distribution warehouses, and five sales offices. We pride ourselves that over the years, our constant has been the persistence of our Founder's original vision: To supply lumber and building material dealers with a wide selection of quality products, knowledgeable and responsive service, and fair prices. Over half of our employees have been here for 20+ years - a direct reflection of our company's commitment to excellence.

Pay range: $22-$27/hour (based on experience)

Qualifications

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Setting up and operating the molder.
• Selecting and installing cutting heads on the machine according to the pattern to be cut.
• Inserting and bolting specified knives in slots of cutter heads already in the machine, using gauges and wrenches.
• Inspecting the stock being cut.
• Verifying the dimensions of cut material to ensure they match specifications.
• Interpreting mold blueprints to ensure that the molds are produced accurately.
• Monitoring the molding process by ensuring proper functioning of the machine, watching out for malfunctions, making any required adjustments, and conducting machine maintenance.
• Turning valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, speed, and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
• Removing finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping, and identifying information on products when necessary.
• Positioning and securing work pieces on machines, and starting feeding mechanisms.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two to three years' relevant experience.
• Operational knowledge of molding machines.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Experience reading blueprints and diagrams.
• Understanding of safety regulations.
• Door, window, or construction background preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

T.M. Cobb/ Haley Brothers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.