Associate Moldmaker

About this positionSeeScan is seeking an Associate Moldmaker to join our in-house mold shop.CompensationThe pay range for our Associate Moldmaker position is $25 to $29 hourly.This range represents a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications we expect to find in a successful candidate. Actual compensation offered may be less or greater than this estimate based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, our assessment of your ability to bring value to our organization.We offerA position within an established company that has over 40 years of experienceMedical, dental, and vision coverageTraditional and Roth 401(k) investment options, with partial company matching contributionFlexible Paid Time Off plan with no cap or "use it or lose it" requirementIn your application, include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position. We are looking for a long-term, in-house teammate to join us, not a contractor or consultant.In this position, you willJoin the mold making process in a fully in-house, captive mold shop dedicated to supporting our product linesWrite CAM programs for processing components for plastic injection moldsProvide accurate job-hour estimates for all processes ahead of starting workParticipate in CAM and setup reviews prior to machiningPrepare insert blocks for the moldmaking process, including saw-cutting, rough milling, grinding, and hole startsMachine cooling circuit to finished geometry and test tightnessPrepare ejector pinsValidate machining operations to affirm conformance through direct measurement and inspectionLog and compare actual job-hour duration of conforming work against estimate, to continuously improve estimating skillsAbout youDesire to build a long career in tool and die makingTransparent and open communicatorClose attention to detail, with a "measure twice, cut once" approach to machiningA strong sense of pride in how the precision of a single insert is echoed with every cycle of a mold, across the hundreds of thousands of parts it producesYour background0-2 years of experience in a machine shop settingTrained in the use of common machine tools, including manual and CNCAssociate's degree in Machine Technology or similar CAD/CAM programAdvanced measurement experience such as CMM is beneficialPlease note that, while your toolbox is welcome, personal tools are not required for this position.About SeeScanBeneath the ground and below the water's surface is a world out of sight. Whether it's the inside of a pipe, or a maze of the buried services that keep our world running, or the deepest places of the ocean, our mission is to create products that help our customers see. Dating back more than 40 years to our founder's garage, we are an original equipment manufacturer in San Diego, CA that builds diagnostic, utility locating, and harsh-environment oceanographic equipment from the ground up. And as leaders in our industries, we provide ongoing support and parts services to ensure that our equipment is never short of the best.At SeeScan, you'll be part of a group of people who bring passion and energy into everything they do. We value the individual contributions all of our employees make and invest in the tools and training they need to find success and professional growth. We do our best to empower the right people to take on new opportunities, and our culture promotes transparency, integrity, and continuous learning.Our company cultureWorking at SeeScan is unlike working for other companies of our size. As industry leaders with over 40 years in business, we have the stability of a larger company while maintaining the feel of a small and welcoming community. Our casual, people-first culture goes hand-in-hand with our focus on the talent and potential of our employees, and our investment in employee success is reflected in the longevity of most of our team - more than half of us have been here for over five years, and nearly a third have been here for over ten. We'll give you the tools you need to succeed, and we want to see you grow with us.NotesNo recruiters, contractors, or consultants, pleaseNo relocation assistance or visa sponsorships available for this positionSeeScan is an Equal Opportunity Employer