Job Information
Latham, The Pool Company Mold Technician in Jane Lew, West Virginia
P rimary Role: This position is responsible for maintaining the molds in production ready status. They also will alter pools to fit production needs, by combining pools , changing depth and any alterations requested by our customers. This position has five (5) levels.
Duties and Responsibilities:
M-1 Apprentice
Understand and know how to use MSDS
Learn small cosmetic repairs
Learn large repairs with assistance from M-3 or above
Learn to properly clean, grind, sand, and buff molds
Learn to properly apply release agents to new molds
Learn to properly maintain and repair mold floor texture
Follow safety procedures
Must keep a clean work area
M-2
Knows how to repair cracks in molds
Knows how to do small and large repairs
Can follow initiator catalyst chart for proper curing
Knows how to maintain or repair mold floor texture
Assisting with the level out of molds
Assisting with splicing together pools
Assisting with the alteration of depth of a standard pool
M-3
Able to teach others
Can evaluate and rate mold condition and mark areas for repair
Knows how to level out molds
Knows how to splice together pools
Can alter the depth of a standard pool
Manages time on repairs to meet deadlines with supervisors
Manages supervised employees time
Assists M-4 with new molds and plugs
Knows how to properly reorder material for use in mold department
Assigns work duties to other mold personnel
M-4
Keeps track of daily logs
Can schedule work and meet deadlines
Can budget the S&E for Mold
Can operate all equipment and teach others the proper use
Knows how to prepare plug for mold to be manufactured
Problem solving skills.
Able to track weekly goals and report to supervisor
Can evaluate a difficult problem/situation and help
derive solutions.
M-5
Manufacture mold
Control weekly mold data entry
Properly manages inventory levels for use in mold department
Essential Job Fu n ctions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While Physical requirements of the position include but are not limited to prolonged standing, frequent bending/reaching/stooping, overhead work and lifting up to forty (40) pounds.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, respirator, gloves, harness and/or protective outerwear are required. Exposure to dust, odors/fumes, heat (dependent upon weather conditions) and noise is typical.
Qualifications:
Two years of experience in the field of Composites Manufacturing or equivalent preferred
Composite certificates or licenses preferred .
Experience working with power tools and pneumatic tools a plus.
Forklift experience preferred.
Auto body or drywall experience is helpful.