Tool & Mold Maker

Job ID:  530087

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.    

Job Summary

The Tool and Mold Maker specializes in the skilled tasks of 3 and 5 axis machining in building, modifying, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing Roto Molding molds and fixtures, and the production of custom machinery parts and maintenance components. This role involves working with engineers to develop and modify tools, and requires working from blueprints, specifications, and diagrams. The individual assesses complex specifications and applies knowledge of tool and mold design and construction, CAM Programming, shop mathematics, metal properties, Milling and Lathework set up, fixturing, and layout with 3 and 5 axis machining to fabricate and repair aluminum Roto Molding molds, production fixturing, 3 and 5 axis machining fixturing, and custom production machinery and maintenance repair and modification parts.

Job Responsibilities

• Fabrication: Fabricates and repairs cast and extruded roto molding molds, Assembly and machining fixtures, and gauges. This includes laying out metal stock, preparing and operating 3 and 5 axis CNC and manual mills and lathes, and machining parts for custom machinery and maintenance
• Planning and Preparation: Studies specifications (blueprints, sketches, models) to visualize the product and determine machining sequence. Computes dimensions, plans setups, machine fixtures, and produces CNC programs in Fusion CAM
• Machining and Processing: Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock. Set up and operates 3 and 5 axis manual and CNC milling machines and lathes to machine parts. Lifts and secures machined parts for work
• Safety Compliance: Complies with all safety and work rules and regulations for the assigned area, following all required safety practices
• Design and Consultation (Optional): May examine existing tools and recommend design modifications. May also develop specifications or draw/sketch designs for specialty tools from general descriptions

Job Requirements

• Proven experience programming CNC Machinery such as Fanuc controls, CNC Milling machines, CNC Lathes, or 5-axis CNC Machines
• Minimum 5 Years Experience in Precision Tool Making, Prototyping, and manufacturing unique, custom parts
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) standards
• Mechanical knowledge with experience in metal machining processes like electrical discharge machining (EDM) is preferred
• Skilled in measuring parts using precision instruments such as micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, dial indicators, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM)
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles to promote continuous improvement in production workflows
• Excellent math skills for calculating dimensions, feeds, speeds, and tolerances required for precision machining
• Ability to Lift, push or pull up to 50lbs 
• Repetitive motion of the limbs
• Be able to bend, twist, squat, and reach
• Able to be comfortable in an excessive noise environment
• Stand and walk for long periods of time

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $28-$34/hr​​​ based on experience
• 401(k) plan​​
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits​​
• Life insurance​
• Health, dental, and vision insurance​
• Paid time off ​
• Paid Holidays​

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability 

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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