Mold Maker

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationOH Middlefield - Middlefield, OHDescriptionBring your talent and effort to The HC Companies and contribute to serving our customers while having fun, growing your career, and sharing in our success. We want to be the best, so we are looking for the best talent to join our team.The HC Companies is a proud culmination of many legacy brands and continues to transform the horticultural industry through bold leadership, innovative manufacturing, and a comprehensive portfolio of products ideal for greenhouse, nursery, cannabis, retail, and commercial markets. With production facilities throughout North America, The HC Companies is a leading Manufacturer of horticulture growing containers, our mission, "From Grower to Gardner, Improving Our World". Key ResponsibilitiesIndividual must be a hands-on leader with strong writing and verbal communication skills. Must possess process troubleshooting skills to respond to and drive performance/people development. Machine tools, dies, and gauges with lathes, surface grinders, and CNC milling machines to tolerances of 0.0005Experience with hot runner molds and manifold designStack mold experience recommended but not requiredMust be able to lead training effort of new employees.Achieve business goals in areas like safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Must be able to lead and create a safe work culture. Support all company policies and Procedures including 5S and focused work teams.Monitor, maintain and improve key performance indicators daily.Lead by example and perform all job duties in accordance with The HC Companies values.Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned. Review any nighttime production repairs or production PMs with the night and afternoon mold techs. Review mold changeover parts with process tech'sInj C.I. and Tool Room daily management board meetings.Order repair parts from suppliers to complete projects. Order shop supplies.Support production departments with machine repairs and tooling - work open work ordersQualificationsQualifications and ExperienceFour-year degree (preferred) or equivalent experienceMust have a good working knowledge of production processes within a manufacturing environmentMechanical aptitudeMust possess good communication/interpersonal skills and get along well with othersAbility to work in a team-oriented work environmentAbility to manage time wellExcellent organization and problem solving skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent attendance recordLimited travel as requiredWe expect all associates to conduct business in accordance with our values; Safety, Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, Team, Service, and Can Do positive attitude. We utilize the latest technologies to manufacture our planters, pots, and accessories using injection, thermoform, blow-mold, co-ex, and vacuum formed production methods.In addition to competitive wages, The HC Companies associates are eligible for certain benefits after 30-days of employment including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. In accordance with the plan, associates are also eligible to participate in a 401K plan with company match. The HC Companies takes pride in its diversity. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and associates. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.