Mold Technician

About the Role

Safely and efficiently performs preventative maintenance, tooling changeovers, and mold repairs on injection molds. This role is critical in supporting customer expectations and driving plant metrics such as production efficiency by ensuring the highest possible reliability and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly and monthly Preventive Maintenance procedures to ensure all molds are maintained to company standards and tooling is in top operating condition.
• Perform in-press mold Preventative Maintenance per schedule.
• Perform “Check and Make Ready” mold preparations per schedule.
• Repair injection molds to ensure maximum operational potential, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, basic tool and die repair, and rebuild of hot runner systems.
• Troubleshoot issues, both in and out of the press, and determine root cause (e.g., core issues, sticking parts, hydraulic cylinder problems, water leaks). Collaborate with other departments if the issue is not clearly mold-related.
• Maintain molding surfaces to proper surface finish for proper part release.
• Read blueprints to machine individual mold components as needed from tool steel and aluminum.
• Set up CNC mills, standard mills, and lathes to machine mold components.
• Disassemble molds and hot runners for periodic maintenance and repairs.
• Teach new skills to other members of the department or plant.
• Perform work following all safety and quality standards.
• Complete all documentation accurately and as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in injection molding.
• Proficient in repairs of hot runner systems, especially valve gate systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with the ability to define and resolve problems quickly.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in the use of lathe, mill, CNC, cranes, rigging, and surface grinding.
• Experience with MIG welding, TIG welding, and micro welding is desired.
• Forklift certified.
• Experience with large molds (40,000 to 90,000 lbs).
• Familiar with stack molds.
• Basic knowledge of electrical wiring for proximity sensors and limit switches.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic functions.
• Basic knowledge of mold building materials, surface finishes, tolerances, and design principles.
• Ability to function well within a team setting.
• Familiar with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).