Mold/Tool Cleaner bei UGN

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Since 2005, our 300,000-square-foot facility has been a cornerstone of advanced manufacturing and local engagement. Home to over 300 dedicated Team Members, we lead the way in producing superior acoustic products for use throughout vehicles to reduce noise vibration, and sound harshness while maintaining a steadfast commitment to safety, sustainability, and excellence.

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The Mold/Tool Cleaner role is responsible for keeping the production molds in a clean and orderly condition so that they work efficiently during normal plant operations. 

** The role will work a 12-hour shift from 5pm to 5:30am and will work a rotating schedule:

Week 1 – 36 Hours (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
Week 2 – 48 Hours (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)

What you will do for UGN:

• Utilize the scheduling board to obtain molds that require cleaning.
• Transport molds to the Mold Cleaning area using a forklift and attach the mold to the Mold Flipper Hoist.
• Disassemble the mold for cleaning.
• Inspect mold for damage, focusing on electrical hookups and latches.
• Use dry ice or other chemicals that are designated to clean the various molds utilized in the
  manufacturing facility.
• Clean all molds and SMED plates, removing dirt, excess material, fuzz, etc.
• Must be willing to drive forklifts utilized to move molds.
• Ability to use a mold flipper.
• Maintain dry ice and chemical inventory to assure availability for tool/mold cleans.
• Set up and operate the ice blaster and grinding wheel.
• Paint molds.
• Communicate effectively with other team members as well as attend all plant meetings, training,
  shift meetings, etc.
• May assist in mold set-ups for production and may work in production operations when mold clean-up schedule permits.
• Perform all duties in a safe and timely manner.
• Must be willing and able to use an air purifying respirator. (Requires a Pulmonary Function test and
  maintaining facial hair that allows a seal with a respirator).
• Maintain a clean work area in accordance with 5S principles.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed to accommodate production schedules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you will bring to UGN:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 6 months of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate electric-powered cleaning machines.
• Ability to read elementary operating instructions, production boards, material labels, safety and hazard warnings, manuals, etc. and writing ability to complete process forms and related production reporting paperwork.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Mechanical aptitude/experience with hands-on work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use strong skills in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problems.

We strive to ensure each team member feels valued, respected, and included and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at UGN. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. UGN participates in E-Verify. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.