Mold Repair Technician - $2500 Sign-on Bonus

Join a team that makes a difference at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where our work helps make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Mold Repair Technician, you'll support the production of medical products that improve lives globally in a clean, modern manufacturing environment with advanced injection molding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain precision injection molds used in medical device manufacturing.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize mold performance and minimize downtime.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble injection molds.
• Diagnose tooling issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support production and process technicians in resolving mold-related issues.
• Complete work orders and accurately document repairs and preventive maintenance activities in the maintenance system.
• Safely operate tool room equipment including mills, grinders, lathes, and other manual machining equipment.
• Maintain organized tooling storage and a clean, safe tool room environment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts that enhance tooling reliability and production efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience repairing and maintaining injection molds or equivalent tool room experience.
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and engineering teams.
• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-cavity injection molds, hot runner systems, laser welding, CNC mills or lathes, surface grinding, or manual milling equipment.
• Familiarity with CAD or SolidWorks, Mastercam, or mold flow analysis.

Skills

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in producing high-quality work.
• Enjoys troubleshooting and solving mechanical problems.
• Values safety and attention to detail.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Is dependable, organized, and proactive.
• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Clean manufacturing environment supporting medical device production.
• Cleanroom requirements: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair allowed.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and working with precision tools and equipment.
• Occasional lifting of heavy tooling may be required.

Schedule

8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Annual incentive bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Career growth and internal advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Collaborative, safety-focused workplace.
• Sign-on bonus of $2,500 (ask your recruiter for details).
• Relocation assistance package available for qualified candidates.