Industrial Mold Builder

Company Description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

The Industrial Mold Builder designs and builds molds to cast refractory shapes. Mold must be dimensionally correct, structurally sound and built exact to the part drawing. 

Shift:  Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan and design mold builds using critical analysis and reverse engineering.  When necessary, confer with the Engineering Department to ensure the information provided in the job packet and on the part drawing is accurate.
• Construct complex molds using various woods and polystyrene (foam) to include the following components: base construction, interior and exterior construction, foam tooling, anchors, bracing, and mold release applications.
• Safely operate table saw, radial arm saw, chop saw, band-saw, and other tooling equipment in the mold building process.
• Measure and inspect molds for dimensional accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain and utilize hard tooling (steel, plastic and fiberglass molds).
• Maintain records as required.
• Safely operate cranes, fork trucks and company mobile equipment.

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Qualifications

Education/Experience  High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) / Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), or equivalent combination of education and life experiences. Minimum 1-3 years of experience in finished carpentry preferred. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Carpentry.   Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in building molds and ability to understand and design based on blueprints, drawings, and models.  Ability to determine the size and features of a mold with precision by understanding geometric shapes and angles used in the mold building process. 
• Mechanical Aptitude.  Understanding of spatial reasoning, cause and effect, heat conduction, velocity, gravity and force.  Ability to qualify in industrial vehicle use and demonstrate safe operation at all times.  Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.             
• Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.  
• Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.  Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Computer/Applications Skills. Ability to clock into and out of jobs via computer terminals.
• Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information.  Ability to work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”.  Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy.  Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills.   Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.

Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by an team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, hear, and see.  This position is very active and r