Apprentice Tooling Maintenance Technician

United Solutions, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Solutions, Inc. in Little Rock, AR is seeking an Apprentice Tooling Maintenance Technician to learn mold and tooling care in a high-volume injection molding environment.

This entry-level role supports a senior technician and focuses on preventative maintenance and documentation to build a long-term career in tooling. Responsibilities include basic mold PMs, tool prep for production, maintaining records, tool changes, and learning to inspect molds for wear while interfacing with internal

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands‑on technical work.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior team members.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mold PMs under supervision, including cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating tools.
• Assist in prepping tools for production and performing routine post-run clean‑up and storage procedures.
• Record basic PM activity in maintenance logs and help maintain accurate tool maintenance records.
• Organize, clean, and inventory tooling components and assist with tool changes when required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Apprentice Tooling Maintenance Technician

Little Rock, AR, US

Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

We are seeking a motivated and mechanically inclined individual to join our team as an Apprentice Tooling Maintenance Technician . This is an entry-level position designed for someone looking to build a long-term career in tooling and mold maintenance within a high-volume injection molding manufacturing environment.

The apprentice will work under the guidance of the Tooling Maintenance Technician, assisting with and learning all aspects of mold and tooling care. Initial responsibilities will focus on completing routine preventative maintenance tasks (PMs) and supporting skilled repairs, with the goal of eventually developing into a fully capable Tooling Maintenance Technician.

Essential Functions:

Mold Preventative Maintenance (In-Press and Out-of-Press):

• Perform basic mold PMs under supervision, including cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating tools.
• Assistin prepping tools for production and performing routine post-run clean-up and storage procedures.

Documentation:

• Record basic PM activity in maintenance logs and helpmaintainaccuratetool maintenance records.
• Organize, clean, and inventory tooling components andassistwith tool changes whenrequired.

Over time, the apprentice will be expected to:

• Gain knowledge of tooling components and mold construction.
• Learn to inspect and assess molds for wear or damage.
• Understand how tointerface withexternal tool shops and internal teamsregardingtool status.
• Progress toward performing complex repairs andparticipatingin refurbishment planning.

Required Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands‑on technical work.
• Willingnessto learn and take direction from senior team members.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., stand, and moveaboutthe facility for extended periods of time.
• Education :High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience :Experience in a manufacturing or mechanical environment, exposure to injection molding or tooling concepts and technical coursework or training in machining, maintenance, or mechanical systemspreferred.

The CREO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employee may be asked by a S upervisor or M anager to perform other job‑related duties. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not a contract for employment; either employee or CREO Group may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, without notice and without cause.