Mold Maker Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Dismantle, clean, assemble, and set up molding tools for production

• Perform mold changes and prepare machines for production runs

• Troubleshoot basic molding and equipment issues; escalate complex issues as needed

• Monitor cycle times, injection intervals, and part quality

• Support operators with process-related questions

• Maintain mold cleanliness and readiness for production

• Collaborate with production and mold maintenance teams to minimize downtime

• Support production across multiple molding machines as directed, prioritizing tasks based on production needs

• May perform or assist in end-to-end molding operator and changeover technician duties as needed to support production continuity and meet business demands

• Provide basic training and guidance to operators, interns, and trainees

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols

• Apply Lean Continuous Improvement (LCI) principles in daily work

• Support general production activities as needed

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed

Equipment & Technology Scope

Experience with foundational injection molding equipment and production platforms, including but not limited to:

• Standard injection molding machines (25-ton to 150-ton presses)

• High-volume production environments

• Manual and semi-automated systems

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience (plastics preferred)

• Technical certificate or coursework in plastics technology, manufacturing, or mechanical systems

• Exposure to injection molding machine interfaces (e.g., Arburg, Engel, or similar)

• Starting Hourly Rate $27.95

Core Competencies

• Basic understanding of injection molding processes and parameters

• Mechanical aptitude and safe tool handling

• Ability to follow standard work and procedures

• Basic troubleshooting and issue identification

• Ability to manage tasks across multiple machines under supervision

• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to work with metric units (e.g., millimeters, grams, degrees Celsius)

Compensation

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
 
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
                                                                                                                                             
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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