Lead Mold Maker

About the role

Tri-Par Die and Mold Corporation is a custom thermoplastic injection molding, contract manufacturing, and mold manufacturing company located in South Elgin, IL with a long, stable history of providing exceptional customer value through uncompromising quality, delivery, and price. The company is adding a Lead Mold Maker to its tool room team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a self-starter, self-sufficient, and able to work in a team environment on tool manufacturing — both new construction and repair work. Knowledge of conventional, hot runner, two-shot, unscrewing, three-plate, and unit die molds is preferred. This position reports to the Tool Room Manager and is responsible for maintaining safety and quality standards, maintaining equipment and tooling, and communicating with the supervisor on all tool making matters and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of manufacturing custom plastic injection molds
• Machining skills able to hold close tolerances ±0.0002
• Capable of working with minimal direct supervision
• Good communication skills
• Aid with the training of apprentice toolmakers
• Capable of troubleshooting and determining corrective actions for injection molds
• Perform preventative maintenance and changeovers of injection molds
• Proficient in operating manual and CNC mills, EDM, and surface grinders
• Perform quality checks on details/components produced
• Know and comply with all safety rules
• Keep own and adjacent work areas clean
• Exceptional attendance during regularly scheduled shifts
• Work 40 to 50 hours a week (overtime usually required)

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 5+ years prior experience in mold manufacturing, both new construction and repair work

Preferred qualifications

• Completed formal apprenticeship in mold making and/or some college-related coursework
• Proficient in math, print reading, CAD, computer skills, and CNC programming
• Knowledge of the following mold types: conventional, hot runner, two-shot, unscrewing, three-plate

Benefits

• Competitive wages and benefits
• Clean, air-conditioned shop

Schedule

• Work hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (approximate)
• 40–50 hours per week
• Overtime pay at 1.5× after 40 hours (overtime usually required)

Pay

Competitive wages; overtime paid at 1.5× base rate after 40 hours per week.