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Mold Maker (Experienced & Apprentice)
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Saturday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay: $18.00–$28.00/hour (Based on Experience)

Now Hiring – 2 Openings!

We are seeking to add two Mold Makers to our growing team:

• 1 Experienced Mold Maker 
• 1 Apprentice Mold Maker 

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment supporting the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. You'll build, assemble, repair, and maintain precision molds for both prototype and production applications while working alongside a skilled team on challenging projects.

Regular overtime is expected, with the potential for Sunday work as production demands increase.

Responsibilities

• Build, fit, bench, assemble, and repair prototype and production molds. 
• Perform precision fitting, spotting, polishing, and final assembly of molds. 
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, schematics, and 3D mold data. 
• Verify proper operation of mold actions, including slides, lifters, and hand-load inserts. 
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify molds to minimize production downtime. 
• Work from 3D dimensional data to construct and verify mold components. 
• Inspect completed molds to ensure they meet engineering specifications and quality standards. 
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve tooling and quality issues. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. 
• Follow all company safety policies and manufacturing procedures. 

Qualifications

Experienced Mold Maker

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• 5+ years of Mold Maker experience in a manufacturing environment (10+ years preferred). 
• Strong experience with: 
  • Precision benching, fitting, and mold assembly 
  • Spotting molds and verifying slides, lifters, and mold actions 
  • Mold polishing and finishing 
  • Reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and 3D data 
  • Mold repair and troubleshooting 
• Experience with VISI software is a plus. 
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Apprentice Mold Maker

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Mechanical aptitude with a desire to learn the mold making trade. 
• Manufacturing, machining, maintenance, or skilled trades experience preferred. 
• Ability to read blueprints or technical drawings is a plus. 
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. 

Preferred Skills

• Experience building and repairing injection molds. 
• Blueprint and GD&T interpretation. 
• Experience working in automotive, aerospace, or defense manufacturing. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment. 

Work Environment

• Full-time position with regular overtime. 
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment producing prototype and low-volume production molds. 
• Standing for extended periods and performing hands-on work is required. 
• Safety, quality, and teamwork are top priorities. 

If you're an experienced Mold Maker looking for your next opportunity—or you're ready to begin a career in mold making as an apprentice—we'd love to hear from you!

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