Mold Design Technician

About the role

UTEX Industries is a leading manufacturer of engineered sealing solutions serving the oil and gas, industrial, and petrochemical markets. We are seeking an experienced Mold Design Technician to join our engineering and maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 2D and 3D mold drawings using AutoCAD.
• Create machine prints and develop machined part drawings using AutoLISP.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering by preparing cost estimates for new tooling and mold projects.
• Analyze historical project costs to improve future estimates.
• Develop and maintain project schedules for mold builds and machining activities.
• Cookordination documentation to ensure production readiness.
• Design mold accessories including: Trim dies, Forming dies, Spring fixtures, Manufacturing fixtures.
• Create repair part drawings for equipment and machinery.
• Evaluate damaged molds and develop repair or rework plans with the Machine Shop.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings to recommend mold improvements and corrective actions.
• Support first article production runs by troubleshooting mold-related issues on the production floor.
• Provide mold project updates to manufacturing, production, procurement, and sales teams.
• Aid with customer-furnished mold evaluations and CapEx equipment projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mold design or tooling within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency.
• Experience with AutoLISP.
• Knowledge of rubber and plastic injection and compression mold design.
• Understanding of machining processes and tooling.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in Mold Design or Tooling Engineering.
• Experience collaborating with machine shops, vendors, and cross-functional manufacturing teams.