Machinist

Kaertech Electronics Philippines; Biñan; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaertech Electronics Philippines is seeking a skilled Machinist specializing in mold repair to provide laser-welding-assisted restoration of precision mold components. You will work on injection molds, ensuring damaged areas are repaired accurately while maintaining dimensional stability and high quality.

You will perform surface prep, post-welding finishing, and dimensional inspections, coordinating with design, process engineering, QA, and production.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of mold making/repair experience.
• Hands-on laser welding experience preferred.
• Experience with injection molds and cosmetic surfaces.
• Knowledge of mold steels and welding characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Performs laser welding repairs on injection molds and precision mold components.
• Repairs parting line damage, dents, scratches, corrosion, worn surfaces, chipped corners.
• Assesses mold damage and selects welding/repair method.
• Prepares surfaces before welding and performs post-welding grinding, fitting, and polishing.
• Ensures repairs meet required dimensions and specifications.
• Conducts dimensional inspection after repair.
• Coordinates with Mold Designer, Process Engineering, QA, and Production.
• Maintenance of laser welding equipment.
• Supports continuous improvement to reduce repair lead time and costs.

Skills

Mold making

Mold repair

Tool & die

Precision machining

Laser welding

Mold fitting

Polishing

Grinding

Bench work

Mold steels knowledge

Tools

Laser welding

Job description

The Machinist willprovide specialized support for precision mold repair and restoration through laser welding, ensuring damaged mold components are repaired accurately and efficiently while maintaining required dimensional and quality standards.

Laser welding operation and parameter adjustment.

Precision mold repair and restoration.

TIG/MIG welding knowledge is an advantage.

Grinding, polishing, fitting, and bench work.

Measuring instruments such as vernier caliper, micrometer, height gauge, and other precision tools.

Blueprint/technical drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Performs laser welding repairs on injection molds and precision mold components.
• Repairs parting line damage, dents, scratches, corrosion, worn shut-off surfaces, chipped corners, edges, ribs, and other damaged areas.
• Assesses mold damage and determines the appropriate welding and repair method.
• Prepares surfaces prior to welding and performs post-welding grinding, fitting, and polishing.
• Prepares surfaces prior to welding and performs post-welding grinding, fitting, and polishing.
• Ensures performed repairsmeet required dimensions and specifications.
• Conducts dimensional inspection after repair.
• Coordinates with Mold Designer, Process Engineering, QA, and Production regarding mold repair requirements.
• Maintains proper records of mold repairs and welding activities.
• Ensures proper operation, maintenance, and care of laser welding equipment.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives to reduce mold repair lead time and external repair costs.

Must Have

• At least 3–5 years of experience in mold making, mold repair, tool and die, or precision machining.
• Preferably with hands‑on experience in laser welding for molds and dies.
• Experience in repairing injection molds, particularly precision components and cosmetic surfaces.
• Experience in mold fitting, polishing, grinding, and bench work is an advantage.
• Knowledge of different mold steels and their welding characteristics is preferred.