Mold Technician

Nippo Metal Tech Phils., Inc,; Calamba; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippo Metal Tech Phils., Inc. in the Philippines is seeking a Mold Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot plastic injection molds for mass production. You will perform mold set-up/tear-down, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and defects.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in mold maintenance, capability to read precision measurements, and a strong commitment to product quality and safety. Overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• 3-5 years of experience in plastic injection mold maintenance.
• Experience in mold repair assessment, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold set-up and tear-down, installing, aligning, and securing molds in production machines using lifting equipment and hand tools.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, cleaning, polishing, lubrication, and repair of molds, dies, fixtures, and related components.
• Assess mold conditions and identify necessary repairs or maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshoot mold-related problems during mass production and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and defects.
• Identify and resolve molding defects such as flashing, short shots, and mold alignment issues.
• Inspect mold components and finished parts using visual inspection and precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers).
• Ensure molds are maintained in good condition and comply with production, quality, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Control, and other departments to address mold-related concerns.
• Maintain records of mold maintenance, repair activities, and troubleshooting results.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mold maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mold setup/teardown

Quality control

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand tools

Job description

The Mold Technician is responsible for the installation, setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plastic injection molds to ensure smooth production operations and consistent product quality. The position requires experience in mold maintenance, repair assessment, and troubleshooting during mass production. The Mold Technician must ensure that molds are properly maintained, production issues are addressed promptly, and all work is performed in accordance with quality and safety standards.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities

Perform mold set-up and tear-down, including the installation, alignment, and securing of molds in production machines using appropriate lifting equipment and hand tools.

Conduct preventive maintenance, cleaning, polishing, lubrication, and repair of molds, dies, fixtures, and related components.

Assess mold conditions and identify necessary repairs or maintenance requirements.

Troubleshoot mold-related problems during mass production and implement appropriate corrective actions to minimize downtime and production defects.

Identify and resolve molding defects, including flashing, short shots, and mold alignment issues.

Inspect mold components and finished molded parts using visual inspection and precision measuring instruments, such as calipers and micrometers.

Ensure molds are maintained in good working condition and comply with production, quality, and safety requirements.

Coordinate with Production, Quality Control, and other relevant departments to address mold-related concerns.

Maintain proper records of mold maintenance, repair activities, and troubleshooting results.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

At least a High School Graduate.

With 3-5 years of experience in plastic injection mold maintenance.

Knowledgeable in mold repair assessment, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Capable of performing mold troubleshooting and repairs during mass production.

Familiar with mold set-up, tear-down, preventive maintenance, and repair procedures.

Able to use basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

Willing to work extended hours and overtime as required by production needs.

Must be responsible, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining product quality and workplace safety.