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J L CLARK INC

Mold Maintenance Technician

Rockford, IL

$28.93 - $30.28/hr

The Mold Maintenance Technician keeps injection molds in working order so production can run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. PRIMARY DUTIES : Key Responsibilities * Disassemble, clean ...

JL Clark

Mold Maintenance Technician

Rockford, IL · On-site

$28.93 - $30.28/hr

The Mold Maintenance Technician keeps injection molds in working order so production can run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. PRIMARY DUTIES : Key Responsibilities * Disassemble, clean ...

Manufacturing Inc

Injection Mold Operator

Putnam, CT · On-site

$23 - $24/hr

Injection Mold Operator 1st Shift | $23.00-$24.00/hr | Schedule: 5:00am2:30pm Putnam, CT What's in ... Maintain appropriate levels of spare parts for mold maintenance and fill gun repairs * Operate ...

htna

Mold Maintenance Technician 1

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Responsible for cleaning all injection molding tools at the end of each production run ... Maintain work area and clean shop and equipment on a regular basis. * Keep Mold Maintenance ...

HiFyve

Injection Mold Technician

Columbus, OH

$32 - $36/hr

Maintain, clean, troubleshoot, and repair injection molds * Perform mold adjustments, modifications, and complex repairs * Diagnose molding issues and support production efficiency * Inspect parts to ...

htna

Mold Maintenance Technician 2

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Responsible for cleaning all injection molding tools at the end of each production run ... Maintain work area and clean shop and equipment on a regular basis. * Keep Mold Maintenance ...

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How much do entry level injection mold maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level injection mold maintenance in the United States is $30.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.40 and $34.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Injection Mold Maintenance vs Entry Level Injection Mold Repair?

AspectEntry Level Injection Mold MaintenanceEntry Level Injection Mold Repair
CertificationsBasic mechanical or technical certifications, OSHA safety trainingSimilar certifications, often including mold-specific training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, production floors, routine maintenance tasksManufacturing settings, troubleshooting, and fixing mold issues
Job FocusPreventive maintenance, cleaning, lubricationDiagnosing and repairing mold defects or damages

Entry Level Injection Mold Maintenance primarily involves routine upkeep to ensure molds operate smoothly, while Entry Level Injection Mold Repair focuses on fixing molds when issues arise. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but maintenance emphasizes prevention, whereas repair centers on troubleshooting and fixing problems.

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Mold Maintenance Technician

J L CLARK INC

Rockford, IL

$28.93 - $30.28/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:

The Mold Maintenance Technician keeps injection molds in working order so production can run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. 

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Key Responsibilities

  • Disassemble, clean, inspect, lubricate, repair and reassemble injection molds
  • Work with Process Technicians and team to diagnose/troubleshoot problems
  • Assist with maintaining spare part inventory
  • Detailed documentation of completed work orders
  • Safely operate overhead crane to position molds
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of tool life and work environment
  • Requires lifting/pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 60 pounds
  • Ability to perform duties without supervision
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with all team members
  • Comply with all written and verbal safety procedures
  • Comply with our protective personal equipment policy
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Ability to use 3D software to review mold designs/components (preferred)
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support production, quality, safety, and operational needs.

Safety, Housekeeping & Teamwork

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times.
  • Participate in internal quality audits or meetings as required.
  • Communicate effectively with teams and supervisors regarding quality, production flow, and issues requiring attention.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts within the Plastics Department.
  • Serve as a primary resource for new and existing team members, providing guidance, answering questions and reinforcing safe work practices.
  • Act as a designated job shadowing partner for new employees; ensuring proper application of procedures and safety standards.

Education, Training & Experience:

  • Education equivalent to vocation or high school diploma
  • Solid understanding of plastic injection mold maintenance
  • Understanding of injection mold hot runner system maintenance (preferred)
  • Understanding of high volume, high cavity injection molds (preferred)

special equipment or other requirements

  • Ability to use precision hand tools and measuring equipment
  • Ability to use grinders, mills and lathes
  • Ability to polish molding surfaces on steel

Relationships:

Tool Room, Mold Set-Up, Machine Maintenance, Electricians, Engineering, R&D

Supervisory RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Supervised By: Plastics Tooling/Project Manager

Education, Training & Experience: 

  1. Education equivalent to vocational or high school diploma.
  2. Experience with and/or a solid understanding of plastic injection molds and auxiliary automation equipment.
  3. Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.

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