Molder Lead

Are you interested in a position that is challenging and innovative? Be part of what’s next! Oil States Industries, Inc. is a highly respected global designer and manufacturer of diverse products for offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, defense, and general industrial applications. Since our founding in 1942, we have been known as innovators - crossing new frontiers in all the markets we serve. We continue to pioneer products and solutions through the application of our technologies across industry boundaries. Oil States recognizes that our employees are our greatest asset, and we offer employee programs that enrich and protect our employees. Oil States is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Molder Lead for our Tulsa, Oklahoma location in our organization, the Molder Lead has a critical and challenging role in helping achieve innovation and meeting our commitments.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Prepares and operates molding press to process/produce a high-quality product. Ensures production continuity of press lines. Troubleshoots equipment and processes as the need arises. Assists operators with documentation and processes. Ensures molding records reflect the accuracy of the day’s production. Fills in for Molding Supervisor & Assistant Operations Manager as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Sets up press-checking tonnage, cure time, temperature, speed control, etc.

- Retrieves preforms/extrusions/inserts for job.

- Cuts/prepares material for molding at the press.

- Loads preforms/extrusions into the preheater.

- Loads preforms /extrusions into the mold.

- Molds parts at all skill levels.

- Operates press according to job specifications.

- Cleans up around press/work area during cure time.

- Unloads parts from the mold.

- Inspects parts for flaws.

- Helps troubleshoot molding of rejected parts.

- Completes all required "trimming at the press."

- Cleans mold and equipment in preparation for the next shot.

- Records time and work on labor tickets each day.

- Checks production records for job completion and upcoming assignments.

- Communicates with support departments as necessitated by production needs.

- Assigns presses if necessary.

- Assists employees as needed.

- Communicates all production/press-related information to the next shift Press Operator, or shift Supervisor.

- Perform all tasks as required of a Safety Sensitive position.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Fills in for supervisor when needed

- Assists with mold installation as needed

- Assists with material handling between departments

- Trains press operators at all levels

- Moves molding materials from the staging area to the press line

- Able to relieve and fill in during lunch breaks

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum of one-year related experience

- General experience in a production environment filling a supervisory role

- Ability to multi-task

- Problem-solving/decision-making skills

- Ability to prioritize

- Attention to detail and accuracy

- Conversion of weights and measures

- Comprehension of written and verbal communication skills

- Problem-solving skills

- Basic mathematical skills (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Prolonged standing/walking

- The repetitive motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or neck movement

- Keyboard work

- Occasional forceful hand grasp

- Ability to read

- Occasional bending/twisting/crouching and squatting

- Use of vibrating tools

- Able to hear and speak clearly

- Lifting, pulling, and carrying up to/in excess of 50 pounds

- Reaching from shoulder level or below/over shoulder level

- Frequent climbing of ladders/scaffolds/step stools and stairs

- Ability to see to distinguish colors, prepare/analyze figures, prepare/review documents, and to visually inspect items

- Use of machinery and machinery that produces excessive heat

- Ability to endure a hot work environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

- Exposure to extreme heat for more than an hour

- Bright environment or lighting

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