Mold Maker

Pro Med is a dedicated cleanroom manufacturer of medical silicone components, founded in 1989. We treat every component and finished device as if it will be used by a beloved family member or friend, and strive to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world.

We are seeking a motivated Mold Maker to join our brand‑new product development facility in Plymouth, MN. This role offers an opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of mold building and provides growth, training, and development opportunities.

Schedule:

Flexible day shift hours. Shift typically starts between 4:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Get out early on Fridays!

• Fabricate precision injection molds from CAD models and drawings that meet dimensional specifications and quality standards, ensuring manufacturing processes achieve required tolerances.
• Collaborate with senior mold makers to gain experience with all aspects of mold building, maintenance/repairs, and injection molding.
• Independently set up, program, and operate multiple types of CNC machining equipment including 3‑ and 5‑axis mills, sinker EDM, and grinders with minimal supervision, producing precise medical injection molds that meet tight tolerances.
• Modify or repair existing molds, fixtures, etc. in accordance with engineering drawings, solid models, or verbal instructions.
• Conduct comprehensive quality inspections of in‑process and finished mold components to ensure conformance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.
• Maintain machining equipment with routine preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance and minimize production downtime.
• Contribute to individual and team continuous improvement activities.
• Observe and adhere to all safety expectations, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensure the tool room is maintained in a clean and orderly manner daily.
• Other duties as needed:
  Any other duties and tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate.

• 2 years of technical or trade school education with an emphasis on tool making or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Mold Maker building injection molds.
• Intermediate understanding of programming (CAM) software.
• High degree of skill, attention to detail, and a passion for precision.
• Machine setup experience with 3‑ or 5‑axis mills, sinker EDM, and grinders.
• Capability with general shop measuring equipment, micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, etc.
• Humble personality willing to learn from the team while bringing new ideas in a professional manner for the betterment of the organization.
• General curiosity and drive for building things and understanding how they work.
• Meets expectations of regular, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional, courteous, and friendly personality.

• Experience with Mastercam or CAM‑TOOL.
• Silicone mold building experience.

• Exposure to heated/air‑conditioned, ventilated facilities with fluorescent lighting.
• Exposure to chemical substances used for cleaning and/or operation of equipment.
• Typical noise level of a tool shop.
• All duties performed indoors.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Requires stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision for reading handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.
• Requires interacting with multiple people and internal/external stakeholders.
• Requires maneuvering in tight spaces between desks.
• May involve walking on even or uneven surfaces.
• May require using a whiteboard, necessitating reaching at, below, or above shoulder height and trunk or neck rotation.
• May require handling equipment that requires approximately 25 + pounds of force to push or pull.
• Must see and hear continuously and speak frequently.
• Position varies between standing, sitting, walking,…