Mold Shop Technician
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Mold Shop Technician – 2nd Shift
Location: Davenport, IA
Department: Mold Shop
Position Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
At Centro, we believe “the quality of our parts can be no better than the quality of the molds that produced them.” This role is critical to ensuring our products meet the highest standards by maintaining the molds that drive our manufacturing success.
If you’re a skilled technician with welding experience and a passion for precision work, we want you on our team.
What You’ll DoAs a Mold Shop Technician, you’ll play a key role in maintaining production‑ready molds while supporting safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Maintain molds to meet customer, production, and quality requirements
- Perform mold repairs and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
- Collaborate with Engineering on new molds, revisions, and improvements
- Support production teams to ensure high‑quality output during runs
- Monitor and minimize mold repair costs alongside Mold Shop leadership
- Schedule maintenance activities to maximize productivity and reduce overtime
- Train associates on mold care and preventative practices
- Maintain a clean, organized, “world‑class” work environment
- Follow all safety procedures, including OSHA standards and lockout/tagout practices
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding (required)
- Experience with mold maintenance, repair, or similar mechanical work
- Knowledge of manufacturing or rotomolding processes preferred
- Certified forklift operator (or ability to obtain certification)
- Ability to read measurements, use gauges, and perform precision work
- Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage priorities and deadlines
- Manufacturing/mold shop environment (55–95°F conditions)
- Regular lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, bending, and using hand tools
- Must be able to work safely with equipment such as welders, hoists, grinders, and power tools
- Stable, growing manufacturing leader
- Investment in advanced mold shop capabilities
- Team‑focused, safety‑driven culture
- Opportunities for skill development and advancement
- Meaningful work that directly impacts product quality
- 2nd Shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
- Flexibility may be required based on production needs
If you’re ready to bring your technical skills to a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
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