Lead Mold Maintenance Technician; Band IX

Lead Mold Maintenance Technician

Salary Range $29.20 - $40.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift

Make an Impact Where It Matters

We're looking for a skilled Lead Mold Maintenance Technician to take ownership of mold performance, team leadership, and continuous improvement in a high-performing injection molding environment. In this role, you won't just maintain molds—you'll drive uptime, mentor technicians, and partner across teams to ensure world-class quality and efficiency.

If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on solving complex problems and improving processes, this is an opportunity to step into a highly visible, high-impact role.

What You'll Do

As a key leader on our maintenance team, you will:

• Lead & Develop a Team – Guide, support, and hold accountable a team of mold maintenance technicians while reinforcing safety and quality standards
• Own Mold Performance – Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and full tear-downs/rebuilds to ensure molds are production-ready
• Troubleshoot with Expertise – Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Drive Quality – Inspect molds and molded parts, partnering with production to ensure consistent, high-quality output
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Work closely with engineering and production teams to solve problems and improve processes
• Improve the Operation – Identify and implement opportunities to reduce downtime and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Manage Tools & Inventory – Ensure critical parts, tools, and supplies are available when needed
• Document & Standardize – Maintain accurate maintenance records and help evolve SOPs and best practices

Why You'll Want to Work Here

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Build long-term wealth
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
• Weekly Pay
• Consistent, Year-Round Schedules
• Paid Holidays
• Company Gear & Additional Perks

Compensation

$29.20 – $40/hour ($60,736 - $83,200 annually ), based on experience and qualifications

Ready to Lead and Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a critical role in a growing, team-oriented manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Bring

We're looking for a strong technical leader with:

• 5+ years of mold maintenance experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Deep expertise in mold repair and injection molding systems
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication and team leadership abilities
• Familiarity with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards
• Basic computer skills (ERP systems, Microsoft Office)

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• Certifications such as RJG Master Molder, Lean Six Sigma, or similar

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and chemicals
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50–75 lbs
• May require occasional overtime, weekend work, or on-call support