Senior Mold Maker

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on complex injection molding tools, ensuring optimal functionality and production uptime.
• Identify and troubleshoot mold issues, promptly implementing solutions to minimize production disruptions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all mold maintenance and repair activities, including dates, procedures used, and materials consumed.
• Train and mentor junior mold makers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Requirements

• High School Education or GED
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a mold maker.
• Plastics/Molding experience.
• Experience in the tool and die industry, preferably with precise, high-quality, injection molds.
• Experience with CNC machining and programming.
• Qualified as a Journeyman Mold Maker.
• Experience with fitting and benching of molds.

Qualifications

• Strong math skills.
• Ability to stand for long hours (8-10 hours daily).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good judgment.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and/or CAD files.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong understanding of mold design principles, engineering tolerances, and material properties.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Excellent attendance is mandatory with ability to work up to 20 hours/week overtime.
• A self-starter, motivated, and able to work in a team environment.
• A positive can-do attitude with willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of mold construction.
• Own tools.
• Neat and orderly work habits.