Mold Shop Technician

Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Mold Shop Technician to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be instrumental in setting up, operating, and maintaining various machining and fabrication equipment used in mold manufacturing. Your expertise will ensure the production of precise, high-quality molds that meet strict specifications.

Responsibilities

1. Perform daily tool repair and preventive maintenance work in the Mold shop or other areas of the plant as required.

2. Responsible for having molds properly prepared and conditioned prior to scheduled mold change.

3. Distinguishes between work orders and gives priority to repairs.

4. Identify and document any major repairs.

5. Assist Mold Shop Manager in identifying and documenting any major repairs.

6. Maintain neat and orderly work areas.

7. Perform duties in safe and orderly manner in accordance with company rules and regulations.

8. Perform other related duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) principles for precise blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with plastics injection molding processes and tooling fabrication.
• Skilled in CNC programming for milling machines, lathes, and EDM equipment.
• Mechanical knowledge of shop math, schematics, electrical discharge machining (EDM), grinders, and manual machining techniques.
• Ability to operate measurement instruments including calipers, micrometers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments for quality control.
• Familiarity with shop tools such as hand tools, milling machines, stamping presses, grinders, and fabrication equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret mechanical blueprints accurately.

Required qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
At least two years of relevant mold repair, toolroom, machining, or tooling experience.
Mechanical troubleshooting skills, ability to read mechanical drawings, and experience using measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
Clear communication with coworkers and supervisors.

Preferred skills

Mold fabrication, fitting, polishing, or precision repair experience.
Experience with mills, lathes, grinders, EDM, GD&T, CAD/CAM, or CNC programming.

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person