Mold Making Apprentice

Job Description

Salary:

Are you passionate about creating high-quality products and contributing to the product development process? SyBridge Technologies is seeking a Mold Making Apprenticeto join our dynamic team!

From design to production, we utilize cutting-edge digital technologies to help our clients achieve their product development goals. As a Mold Making Apprentice, you will play a crucial role by supporting operations with the transportation of materials and tooling.

Corporate Profile:

SyBridge Technologies was established in 2019 by Crestview Partners to create a global technology leader that provides value-added design and manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. SyBridge is the combination of 15 acquisitions made to combine different products, services, and technologies into a singular technology-enabled solution. SyBridge is based in Southfield, Michigan, and has 20 locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit

About Crestview Partners:

Founded in 2004, Crestview is a value-oriented private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations, and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in each of the specialty areas of the firm: industrials, media, and financial services. For more information, please visit us at

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mold Maker Apprentice is responsible for various duties within the department such as preparation, plumbing, electrical, spotting, and handwork. Reporting to the Mold Maker Leader, the Mold Maker ensures quality is a priority each and every time while also achieving deadlines and customer satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

While Working Alongside Class A Mold Makers:

Build/fabricate mold components which includes but is not limited to; rough-out mold components, stabilize work piece material, produce cores, produce lifters, inserts, and slides, produce cavities, produce detailed parts, perform final inspection, complete work documentation, maintain material identification, and move work piece

Fit and assemble a mold which includes, but is not limited to; transfer and locate holes, fit and size mold components, check cooling and heating circuits, install mold components in the spotting press, spot the mold, final-inspect mold, install ejector system components, install runner system components, check assembled mold, move work piece, and complete work documentation

Finish /polish the molding surface which includes, but is not limited to; identify and select hand-finishing tools, clean and deburr mold surface, detail the work piece, remove tool and cutter marks, verify contours of the work piece, final-finish the mold surface, complete work documentation, and move work piece

Devise and detail a plan for the mold-building process including; verify features of the mold components, develop and organize a mold build plan, perform mold-building related calculations, assemble and verify tooling stock materials, produce a detailed sketch of mold components, build tooling aids for mold-building process, lay out template(s), and produce templates

Design, build, and repair molds and models used to mass produce plastic or metal components or products

Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and work-process documentation

Perform work-in-progress measuring or checking using specialized and precision tools and equipment

Make all appropriate personnel aware of any potential tooling problems, issues or questions

Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs using provided paper and/or electronic logs;

Adhering to customer standards on all tool designs and the internal lean manufacturing guidelines

Maintaining safe operations by keeping work area clean and organized and by adhering to safety procedures and regulations

Participating in required meetings and training, as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to perform under pressure and work independently;

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines as required;

Ability to ensure quality standards are met;

Strong attention to detail is required;

Strong teamwork, interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills;

Proficient in time management and communication skills;

SyBridge Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. We are committed to the attitude of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SyBridge are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, National origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SyBridge encourages applicants of all ages.

This position will require prolonged computer use and sitting for periods of time. In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SyBridge Technologies will provide accommodations when requested by the employee. When the employee becomes aware of any disabilities that would affect them from performing their duties, they will advise SyBridge Technologies if accommodation is required.

Full-time