Plastic Injection Mold Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Mold Technician

Pay Rate - $27/hr.+ (1st shift)

Job Description

The Mold Technician repairs, maintains, and improves complex multi-cavity plastic injection molds equipped with various hot runner systems. This role analyzes mold condition for preventive maintenance, performs precision machining, and fabricates or repairs mold components, fixtures, and gauges to support reliable, high-quality production in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain complex multi-cavity injection molds with various types of hot runner systems to ensure consistent and reliable operation.
• Analyze mold condition for preventive maintenance using check sheets, quality assurance reports, pull shots, and detailed visual inspections.
• Operate machine tools and related equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair mold components, fixtures, and gauges according to specifications and standards.
• Troubleshoot mold and hot runner issues during setup and production, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Perform precision toolmaking and machining tasks to construct, alter, or repair complicated tools, molds, and gauges.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure accurate repair and maintenance activities.
• Document maintenance, repairs, and modifications performed on molds and associated tooling for future reference and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and optimize mold performance.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area within the manufacturing facility.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a mold technician, toolmaker, or in a similar role within plastics injection molding.
• Hands-on experience with plastics injection molding processes and injection mold operation.
• Strong experience in tool and die or mold work, including construction, alteration, and repair of complicated tools, molds, and gauges.
• Ability to operate machining equipment and machine tools used for fabricating and repairing mold components, fixtures, and gauges.
• Practical knowledge of hot runner systems and their maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve mold and tooling issues.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation.
• Attention to detail and precision in machining, fitting, and assembly of mold components.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Approximately four years of on-the-job experience or completion of an apprenticeship, plus additional experience in the construction, alteration, or repair of complicated tools, molds, and gauges to meet standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or formal training in tool and die, mold making, or a related trade.
• Experience working as a toolmaker in a plastics injection molding environment.
• Familiarity with quality assurance reports and using pull shots and visual inspections for preventive maintenance decisions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize repairs and maintenance tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

Join a manufacturing team where your technical craftsmanship directly supports high-quality production and continuous improvement. You will work in an environment that values skilled trades, hands-on problem solving, and precision work. The role offers stable shift schedules, opportunities to deepen your expertise in molds and tooling, and the chance to collaborate with experienced professionals in production and quality.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility, shifts as follows: 2 1st shift Wed/Th & Sun/Mon off 7am-3pm

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grandview, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $72800.00/yr.

they offer health vision and dental benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grandview,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.