Mold Cleaner I

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Job Description:

Purpose:  The Entry Level Mold cleaner works under direct supervision to clean, inspect and perform simple maintenance to molds at the end of each production run.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Maintains molds by disassembling, cleaning and inspecting each mold at the end of each production run or mold changes.
• Performs basic repairs to molds by machining such as milling, welder, grinder and impact tools. 
• Records work done on the molds at the end of each cleaning.
• Maintains work area by cleaning, straightening and sweeping as necessary.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures and maintains a safe and clean work area.
• This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Other duties may be required to be undertaken which fall within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the role.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Develops the skills obtained through prior experience and/or formal training to perform key responsibilities.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and apply basic analytical skills to perform activities.
• Demonstrates safe practice of handheld tools.
• Quality of team communications

Key Decision Rights

Uses existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks; limited opportunity to deviate without prior supervisor approval or instruction.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to program and run CNC equipment
• Ability to red blueprints and work with calibration tools and gauges
• Developed technical and mechanical ability  
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use hand tools, grinders, welders and similar equipment
• Organized and able to multi-task

Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Work performed in a shop environment
• Frequent standing, walking, bending and reaching
• Frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds and maneuvering up to 150 pounds with a crane
• Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds and maneuvering up to 2,000 pounds with a crane
• Frequently exposed to oil, shavings and noise

Our Commitment and Difference: 

Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the Tangent Company, a small consulting design firm, Kinetico soon became a global organization of independent dealers, international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. Through the dedication of its founders, employees and distribution network, Kinetico has experienced tremendous success. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization.

Innovative technology and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction have distinguished the company and positioned Kinetico as a leader in today’s ever-changing water treatment industry manufacturing water softeners, along with a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use, as well as those that provide high-quality drinking water for consumption. Kinetico products are Third Party certified to confirm quality and performance and complimented by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.

Kinetico is part of the Axel Johnson Group of companies, a global organization and fifth generation company that continues to be successful in developing leading businesses.

Kinetico Incorporated is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

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