Mold Maker
Core
Skilled professional performing advanced hands-on machining, fitting, and repair of precision plastic injection molds for medical, consumer, and industrial markets.
Role type
Senior IC mold maker / toolmaker
Builds
Precision injection molds and tooling components
Domain
Manufacturing / Precision Tooling
Required skills
Advanced manual and CNC machining, precision fitting and assembly, mold design interpretation, independent troubleshooting, quality verification, blueprint reading, mold component repair
Preferred skills
Journeyman-level experience, technical training or apprenticeship, basic CAD skills, CNC programming knowledge
Technologies
CNC mills, lathes, grinders, EDMs, precision measuring equipment, CAD software
Responsibilities
Perform advanced machining operations on mills, EDMs, lathes, and grinders; Fit, repair, and replace mold cores, cavities, slides, and ejector systems; Diagnose tooling issues and implement repair solutions; Monitor dimensional accuracy and functionality of mold components; Mentor team members on best practices; Document design and manufacturing issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC