Mold Maker - Plastics Manufacturing Billerica, MA

Mold Maker – Plastics Manufacturing – Base Salary to 60.00/hour – Billerica, MA

Our client, a well-established manufacturer of precision plastic components, is seeking a Mold Maker to join their Tooling team in Billerica, MA. This hands-on position is responsible for building, repairing, maintaining, and improving high-precision production molds and tooling used in a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced Mold Maker looking to work with advanced machining equipment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and high-quality production.

Openings are currently available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

Shift schedules, shift premiums, and overtime opportunities vary by shift.

• Fabricate, modify, and repair precision mold components, inserts, and tooling used in plastic manufacturing.
• Perform mold maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Build, assemble, disassemble, clean, and reassemble production molds according to established procedures.
• Operate precision machining equipment including CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, EDM equipment (wire and sinker), grinders, and other toolroom machinery.
• Diagnose tooling issues and recommend corrective actions to improve mold performance and production efficiency.
• Maintain accurate mold history, maintenance records, and tooling documentation.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tooling prints, and technical documentation.
• Support production objectives through collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability, quality, and efficiency.
• Follow established safety and quality procedures.

• Completion of a technical training program or apprenticeship in mold fabrication, mold making, tool and die, precision machining, or 5+ years of experience in Mold Making.
• 3+ years of applicable experience building, repairing, and maintaining production molds.
• Experience operating machining equipment such as CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, EDM machines, grinders, or similar precision machining equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Ability to work overtime and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Base salary in the 30.00 - 60.00/hour range.
• Openings available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.
• 10% shift premium for eligible shifts.
• Potential $3, 000 sign-on bonus.
• Annual performance bonus opportunity.
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with full employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Overtime opportunities.