Mold Maker

About the role

The Mold Maker manages builds and repairs of tooling projects. Shifts are available on 1st shift Monday - Thursday, with possible overtime on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Investigate/Identify mold issues and perform necessary repairs
• Identify and recommend improvements for tool development and performance
• Perform setup and operation of CNC equipment
• Grind complex pins, cores, cavities and shutoffs
• Prepare components for heat treatment
• Support mentoring apprentices and less experienced team members
• Read and follow work instructions, setup sheets, and checklists accurately
• Record time and repair details into the maintenance ticket system

Requirements

• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent experience repairing molds
• 4+ years minimum of hands-on bench experience in a tooling environment
• Understanding of quality procedures and standards
• Ability to build tools that include intricate part details, such as lifters, slides, and exploders
• Ability to provide informed input on repair, revision, and troubleshooting tasks
• Ability to perform tool fitting and final assembly with high accuracy
• Able to ask only minimal clarifying questions to complete tasks independently
• Skilled in using hand tools, surface grinders, mills, and lathes
• Skilled in grinding or machining a variety of mold components
• Skilled in using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with Operational Excellence or Lean Manufacturing practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills
• Proven problem-solving ability and troubleshooting skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on bench experience in a tooling environment preferred
• Associate degree or 2 years of technical/trade school is preferred

Skills

• Reading and interpreting engineering prints and blueprints
• Using hand tools, surface grinders, mills, and lathes
• Grinding or machining a variety of mold components
• Using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Operational Excellence or Lean Manufacturing practices

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates or annual salary ranging from USD $29.81 to USD $54.13/hr
• 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
• Onsite health clinics
• Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
• Cretex University
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee death benefit
• Employee sick and safe leave
• Parental leave
• Accident and critical illness benefits
• Short and long term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Tuition assistance programs

Pay

USD $29.81 - USD $54.13 /Hr.

Schedule

1st shift Monday - Thursday, possible overtime on Fridays