Mold Technician

Mold Technician – Union City, CA (2nd Shift)

Westfall Technik, LLC is a fast-growing plastic injection manufacturing company committed to keeping manufacturing in the U.S. With over 1,500 team members across 15 facilities, we are looking for a skilled Mold Technician to join our Union City site.

Pay Rate
: $40‑$47/hr, depending on experience level.

Shift
: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Monday‑Friday (second shift). Training on first shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm).

The Mold Technician is responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining precision molds used in manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, or compression molding. The role requires high‑level craftsmanship, attention to detail, and expertise in working with metal and machining tools. The Mold Technician ensures molds meet design specifications and tolerances for quality production.

• Mold Construction & Fabrication
• Mold Maintenance & Repair
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance
• Process Support & Collaboration

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a mold making or tool and die apprenticeship preferred.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in mold making in a manufacturing environment (plastic injection molds specifically).
• Proficiency in using manual and CNC mill/lathe and grinding machining equipment.
• Experience operating welding (TIG) and EDM machines.
• Experience in repairing hot‑runner molds.
• Strong knowledge of mold‑making materials, heat‑treatment processes, and mold cooling systems.
• Experience working with molds using core pull sequence.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
• Solid Works, Mastercam, Visi experience.
• Skilled in tight‑tolerance work and complex tooling assemblies (Rack system).
• High attention to detail and precision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
• Extended periods of standing, bending, and working with hand tools and machinery.

The work environment is typically a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The role involves extensive use of hand tools and machinery, with extended periods of standing, bending, and working in heat‑treatment and welding areas.

Westfall Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age (40+), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time