Mold Maker - Weekend Shift in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at BIOMERICS LLC

Company Overview

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to the Biomerics values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team, and there is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance the lives of our employees and patients who depend on our products.

At Biomerics, we are driven by integrity, partnership, accountability, agility, teamwork, innovation, and excellence. Our customer-focused culture is built on long-term strategic partnerships and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to the medical device industry.

Role Summary:

Understand the processes required to support molding production through the troubleshooting and maintenance of production tooling.

Responsibilities

• On-site regular, reliable attendance is required.
• Perform cleaning and changeover of production molds to insure production readiness.
• Diagnose quality issues (root cause) and take corrective action to return the mold to production.
• Make recommendations for needed repairs or improvements.
• Perform visual checks of production of initial sampling to ensure repairs or changeover are correct.
• Keep documentation of mold repairs/modifications current.
• Takes direction from Mold Maintenance Lead Person
• Keeps updated log of all spare tooling and reports the status to the Mold Maintenance Lead on a weekly basis
• Consults with the Mold Maintenance Lead, Molding Manager and Operations Manager on production requirements for timing of repairs.
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May be asked to manufacture or modify various automation machine parts or fixtures to support production.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Capable of interpreting blueprints, CAD and Solidworks
• Possess a thorough understanding of mold manufacturing concepts (i.e. fitting tooling, venting, frame interlocking techniques, etc.)
• Capable of utilizing a milling machine, surface grinder, and EDM to (tolerances of + .0002)
• Capable of working with a process technician to troubleshoot and determine necessary repairs to existing molds.
• Thorough attention to detail
• Capable of Micro welding and machining to repair damaged steel preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and work in awkward positions for extended periods.
• Ability to routinely lift and carry materials and equipment components weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around operating manufacturing equipment, including elevated temperatures, hydraulic systems, electrical equipment, and moving machinery.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, lubricants, and industrial equipment.
• This position may require flexibility to support production operations, including overtime, weekends, or off-shift support as needed.
• Participation in an on-call or emergency maintenance rotation may be required based on site needs.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on experience in the maintenance of multi-cavity close tolerance molds.
• MSDS – Right to know
• ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 13485: 2003
• Quality program
• Safety
• Applicable departmental Procedures, Work Instructions, and Forms