Mold Maintenance Technician
Core
Perform preventive, corrective, and routine maintenance on injection molds to ensure proper working condition for production runs in a plastics manufacturing environment.
Role type
Mold Maintenance Technician
Builds
Injection molds for plastics manufacturing
Domain
Plastics manufacturing / Tooling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically tooling maintenance)
Required skills
Mold repair, mold disassembly and reassembly, blueprint and CAD drawing interpretation, machining and polishing, cooling system knowledge, hot runner systems, ejector systems, venting systems, heavy component lifting
Preferred skills
Technical training or certification in mold/tooling repair or machining
Technologies
Mills, lathes, surface grinders, micrometers, polishing equipment
Responsibilities
Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on injection molds; Troubleshoot and repair damaged or worn mold components; Disassemble and reassemble molds with precision; Maintain detailed records of mold maintenance and repairs; Collaborate with process technicians and engineers to address tooling issues; Identify and communicate recurring mold problems; Use tools such as grinders and micrometers for repair tasks; Assist with mold trials and qualification of new or repaired molds
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
