Molders are responsible for creating products chosen from one or several materials. They usually mold, form, cast, shape or carve products for use as food, tile, pipes, candles and figurines. They work with materials such as clay, glass, concrete, stone, plaster, food or some combination of various materials.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Read work orders or examine parts to determine which parts or sections of products are required to be produced, define product specifications and outline materials requirements
- Remove or trim excess material from products, using knives, scrapers or band saws
- Place materials into molds and models by pouring, spreading, packing or pressing plaster, liquid plastic, concrete or other materials around or into them
- Spray or brush mold surfaces with parting agents, or insert paper into molds to confirm smoothness and prevent seepage or sticking
- Stamp or engrave designs, identifying letters, numbers, symbols or other markings onto products, workpieces or materials
- Use depth gauges and hand tools to insert and adjust wires, cores, tubes, rods, fittings or patterns into molds while aligning the parts and workpieces for proper assembly
- Separate patterns or models from molds and check removed workpieces or products for accuracy
- Apply coolants or lubricants to molds and mold parts, and clean workpieces or finished products
Qualifications And Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Familiarity with computer aided design and manufacturing software
- Good reading and writing comprehension
- Strong manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness
- Able to handle and move objects
- Comfortable using machines
Job Summary
More Information
- Job Application Details How To Apply Email CV to [email protected] Deadline 12 June 2021
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