Moldmaker

Mold Maker - Starts Here!

1st Shift - Mol-Son, Mattawan, Michigan

We're looking for skilled Journeymen Mold Maker(s) to join our team. In this role you'll be responsible for the building, modification, and repair of precision plastic injection molds. Work with design engineers to provide input on mold feasibility and function. Mentor junior & apprentice mold makers to aid in team development, dimensional accuracy and safe work practices.

What you will receive:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Flexible schedule
• Paid Time Off and Paid holidays
• Excellent medical insurance
• 401k with company contribution
• Dental and vision coverage available
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

What you will do:

• Review tool design (model, drawings)
• Identify areas for improved construction & ease of machining
• Inform other departments of projects needs (EDM, CNC, polish, etc.)
• Communicate with management, support needed to meet delivery date (mold makers, apprentices, etc.)
• Assure all mold components are received before final assembly
• Train apprentices
• Verify accuracy & quality of work done by others under your supervision.
• Safety & housekeeping

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Blueprint reading
• CAD/CAM software & programming
• General mold design, build & function
• Injection molding knowledge
• Mechanical aptitude
• Tool building materials (steels, heat treat, plating, etc)
• Tool room equipment and machining processes
• Use of hand-held measurement tools