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Lead Mold Maker
Job in
South Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60177, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
Tri-Par Die and Mold Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Injection Molding, Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead Mold Maker
Company: Tri-Par Die & Mold Corporation
Reports to: Tool Room Manager
Work Hours: 7 am – 5:30 pm (approximate)
Work Location: South Elgin, IL
- Working knowledge of manufacturing custom plastic injection molds
- Machining skills able to hold close tolerances +/- .0002
- Capable of working with minimal direct supervision
- Good communication skills
- Aid with the training of apprentice toolmakers
- Capable of troubleshooting and determining corrective actions of injection molds
- Perform preventative maintenance and changeovers of injection molds
- Proficient in operating manual and CNC mills, EDM, and surface grinders
- Perform quality checks on details/components produced
- Must know and comply with all safety rules
- Keep own and adjacent work areas clean
- Exceptional attendance during regularly scheduled shifts
- Work 40 to 50 hours a week; overtime paid 1.5x after 40 hrs (overtime usually required)
- High school diploma or GED; preferred candidate will have completed formal apprenticeship in mold making and/or some college‑related coursework.
- 5+ years prior experience in mold manufacturing, both new construction and repair work
- Proficient in math, print reading, CAD, computer skills, and CNC programming.
- Knowledge of mold types preferred:
Conventional, Hot runner, Two‑shot, Unscrewing, Three‑plate
Competitive wages and benefits in a clean, air‑conditioned shop.
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