Mold Maker

Job Description

Mold Maker

Position Summary:
Responsible for building, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding plastic injection molds. Reads blueprints, prints, CAD data, and specifications to assemble and modify tooling to meet production requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, rebuild, repair, and maintain plastic injection molds.
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, sketches, and assembly drawings.
• Analyze part and component tolerances to ensure proper fit and function.
• Gather and assemble mold components from Bills of Material.
• Inspect parts and components using calipers, gauges, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Fit and assemble mold components using hand and power tools.
• Grind and bench components to remove flaws and achieve proper fit.
• Install and test mold components to ensure proper operation.
• Machine special details on manual machines as needed.
• Assemble and maintain cavity, core, pneumatic, and plumbing components.
• Route and wire mold components to control panels.
• Diagnose mold problems and make necessary repairs, adjustments, or replacements.
• Perform routine mold maintenance to keep tooling operating efficiently.
• Safely move, disassemble, clean, and troubleshoot molds and components.
• Operate overhead cranes and hi-lo equipment.
• Follow all safety, housekeeping, quality, environmental, and company procedures.
• Work effectively with engineering, design, production, and other team members.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of mold construction, assembly, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read blueprints, prints, sketches, and CAD information.
• Experience using shop equipment, hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with good attention to fit, function, and quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Welding experience is a plus.