10 of the Most Popular Types of Mold Making Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Mold Making Jobs

• Mold Maker

  Salary range: $44,000 - $68,000

  Mold makers are skilled workers who have had specialized training in the design and implementation of molds manufacturing. They commonly work in the production of metal products, though they may also work with other materials such as plastic or rubber. Training for mold makers usually includes classes in CAS design, CNC machining, and using a lathe. These classes can be taken at a community college or a trade school. Mold makers also take classes in mathematics including geometry and trigonometry. In addition to classroom learning, mold makers take apprenticeships with master mold makers. Associate degree programs are available in mold making and machining but are not required by all employers if a candidate had requisite skills.

• Plastic Injection Mold Maker

  Salary range: $57,500 - $70,500

  As a plastic injection mold maker, your job is to operate and monitor mold machines. This involves setting the machine up, running it, testing molds to ensure they meet specifications, modifying molds as needed, and inspecting finished products. Plastic injection mold makers also use shop equipment and tools to finish molded polymers, perform maintenance on molding machines, select materials to use, and schedule jobs to meet quoted hours and delivery times. Mold makers often supervise assistants as needed, ensure the work area remains clean and free of obstructions, and report any problems to the supervisor. Some companies have plastic injection mold makers work in shifts with machines that are in use both day and night.

• Master Mold Maker

  Salary range: $29,500 - $40,000

  Master Mold Maker is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Master Mold Maker jobs pay between $29,500 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Master Mold Maker job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Plastic Model Maker

  Salary range: $29,500 - $40,000

  Plastic Model Maker is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Plastic Model Maker jobs pay between $29,500 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Plastic Model Maker job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Mold Maker Apprentice

  Salary range: $44,000 - $68,000

  Mold Maker Apprentice is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Mold Maker Apprentice jobs pay between $44,000 (25th percentile) and $68,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Mold Maker Apprentice job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Entry Level Mold Maker

  Salary range: $44,000 - $68,000

  Entry Level Mold Maker is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Mold Maker jobs pay between $44,000 (25th percentile) and $68,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Mold Maker job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Mold Polishing

  Salary range: $32,500 - $37,500

  Mold Polishing is a typical job search query Most salaries for Mold Polishing jobs pay between $32,500 (25th percentile) and $37,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Mold Polishing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Tool Room Assistant

  Salary range: $37,000 - $55,500

  Tool Room Assistant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Tool Room Assistant jobs pay between $37,000 (25th percentile) and $55,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Tool Room Assistant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Mold Tech

  Salary range: $40,000 - $52,000

  Mold Tech is a typical job search query Most salaries for Mold Tech jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Mold Tech job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Journeyman Mold Maker

  Salary range: $44,000 - $68,000

  Journeyman Mold Maker is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Journeyman Mold Maker jobs pay between $44,000 (25th percentile) and $68,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Journeyman Mold Maker job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.