Mold Making Apprentice

Are you passionate about creating high-quality products and contributing to the product development process? SyBridge Technologies is seeking a Mold Making Apprentice to 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 www.sybridgetech.com.

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 www.crestview.com

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;

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Commission, SyBridge Technologies will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform SyBridge Technologies Human Resources staff of the nature of the accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your accommodation and inclusion.