Mold Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Mold Maintenance Technician keeps injection molds in working order so production can run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, lubricate, repair and reassemble injection molds
• Work with Process Technicians and team to diagnose and troubleshoot problems
• Assist with maintaining spare part inventory
• Document completed work orders in detail
• Safely operate overhead crane to position molds
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of tool life and work environment
• Lift, push, pull objects weighing up to 60 pounds
• Perform duties without supervision
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all team members
• Comply with all written and verbal safety procedures
• Comply with protective personal equipment policy
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Use 3D software to review mold designs/components (preferred)
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production, quality, safety, and operational needs

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times
• Participate in internal quality audits or meetings as required
• Communicate effectively with teams and supervisors regarding quality, production flow, and issues requiring attention
• Support continuous improvement efforts within the Plastics Department
• Serve as a primary resource for new and existing team members, providing guidance, answering questions and reinforcing safe work practices
• Act as a designated job shadowing partner for new employees, ensuring proper application of procedures and safety standards

• Education equivalent to vocational or high school diploma
• Solid understanding of plastic injection mold maintenance
• Understanding of injection mold hot runner system maintenance (preferred)
• Understanding of high volume, high cavity injection molds (preferred)
• Experience with and/or a solid understanding of plastic injection molds and auxiliary automation equipment
• Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics

• Ability to use precision hand tools and measuring equipment
• Ability to use grinders, mills, and lathes
• Ability to polish molding surfaces on steel

• Tool Room
• Mold Set‑Up
• Machine Maintenance
• Electricians
• Engineering
• R&D

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Plastics Tooling/Project Manager

• Education equivalent to vocational or high school diploma
• Solid understanding of plastic injection molds and auxiliary automation equipment
• Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics