Mold Maintenance Associate I

Requisition Number: 75063

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Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Brief Description of Role

Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and reassembles injection molds. Polishes mold components. Assists other Mold Technicians in start-up and troubleshooting of mold and molding machinery. Supports product teams by taking an active role in team sharing, problem solving tasks, team activities and team and plant-wide subgroups focusing on the plant goals of safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

Description of Work

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Disassembles molds and determines parts needing repair
• Cleans mold plates and all components
• Assembles molds, components, and hot runner systems properly without damage
• Flat laps mold components
• Polishes mold components up to A1 optical surface finish
• Performs evaluation and root cause analysis of tooling problems
• Completes accurately and in a timely manner manufacturing related documentation in appropriate plant systems and processes to include mold history log, spares inventory, and quality checks for incoming parts
• Performs all duties to ensure compliance with GMP and plant/department safety regulations
• Checks for proper gating, venting, and cooling of mold
• Works with other Mold Technicians to troubleshoot mold and/or press problems
• Performs other shop duties as directed by Mold Maintenance Engineering Technician
• Works with Engineering and R&D as technical team member as required
• Provide training to others on various topics as assigned and maintain all required training as well as any certifications

Working Conditions

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Works in a machine shop environment where constant alertness is required. Frequently lifts and/or moves objects up to 25 pounds repetitively and 50 pounds occasionally. Exposed to fumes and high frequency noise in manufacturing areas. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required, including but not limited to, lab coats, hair/beard covers, gloves, ear protection, eye protection, safety shoes etc. Adheres to plant safety, OSHA and QSR/GMP/ISO guidelines as applicable.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

1-3 years experience in machining technology and mold maintenance; must have working knowledge of molding, mold design, material flow, and knowledge of mold steels and their applications.

The range for this position is ​$25.50 hourly rate - $29.38 hourly rate.  Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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