Experienced Mold Maker

Quest Industries, Inc.; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and company‑p:

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 401k‑s

Paid time off, holidays, and year-end

Job summary

Quest Industries, Inc. is seeking a Mold Maker to build, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify plastic injection molds to ensure reliable production.

The role requires strong machining skills, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to read blueprints and CAD models in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will work independently, manage priorities, and uphold high-quality standards while contributing to a clean, climate-controlled facility and team-oriented

Qualifications

• Proven experience building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining plastic injection molds.
• Strong knowledge of mold construction, tooling components, and injection molding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD models.
• Proficiency with precision machining equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM, as applicable.
• Skilled in precision measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and maintain high-quality standards.
• Experience fitting, assembling, troubleshooting, and spotting molds.
• Strong critical thinking skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to workplace safety, attention to detail, and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, repair, and modify plastic injection molds and mold components.
• Troubleshoot mold issues and perform preventive maintenance.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Perform precision fitting, polishing, spotting, and bench work on mold components.
• Measure and inspect components using precision measuring instruments.
• Identify mold wear, damage, and potential quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with engineering, machining, and production personnel to resolve mold-related problems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow established quality procedures and workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Strong machining skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

CAD model interpretation

Independent work ethic

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

EDM

Job description

Role Description: The Mold Maker is responsible for building, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying plastic injection molds to ensure reliable performance and high-quality production. The ideal candidate has strong machining skills, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to read blueprints and work independently in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, repair, and modify plastic injection molds and mold components.
• Troubleshoot mold issues and perform preventive maintenance.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Perform precision fitting, polishing, spotting, and bench work on mold components.
• Measure and inspect components using precision measuring instruments.
• Identify mold wear, damage, and potential quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with engineering, machining, and production personnel to resolve mold-related problems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow established quality procedures and workplace safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining plastic injection molds.
• Strong knowledge of mold construction, tooling components, and injection molding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD models.
• Proficiency with precision machining equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM, as applicable.
• Skilled in precision measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and maintain high-quality standards.
• Experience fitting, assembling, troubleshooting, and spotting molds.
• Strong critical thinking skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to workplace safety, attention to detail, and reliable attendance.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, job stability, consistent full-time hours, and overtime opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, paternity leave, paid holidays, and a year-end bonus.
• Clean, climate-controlled facility, and a friendly, team-oriented work environment.