Expert Mold Maker (3rd Shift) — Tooling & Molds

International Automotive Components; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Company events

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

International Automotive Components in Arlington, TX is seeking a permanent, full-time Tool/Mold Maker for the 3rd shift (10pm-6am). You will set up and operate lathes, milling machines, EDMs, and grinders, repair and maintain injection molds, and train apprentices in tool room operations.

The role requires 5–10 years of mold-making experience, strong polishing skills, and the ability to manage projects and revisions. Health benefits and 401(k) are part of the package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Broad knowledge of molding and injection mold repair with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical problems.
• 5-10 years of mold-making, repair, and maintenance experience.
• Strong experience with stoning and polishing mold components.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, EDMs, and grinders.
• Tool assembly/disassembly.
• Mold repair and maintenance including Red Tag work orders.
• Instructs other toolmakers and apprentices in operation and setup of tool room equipment.
• Welding TIG/MIG and micro-welding.
• Constructs injection molds from basic to high complexity.
• Completes engineering changes and revisions to injection molds.
• Repairs injection mold cavities and cores due to damage or wear.
• Builds fixtures and gauges as needed.
• Performs Project Leader duties on a new mold or major revision and is responsible for project quality.
• Would be assisted by an apprentice or another toolmaker for setups and machining methods.
• Observe all health and safety requirements and maintain a neat work area.
• Performs reasonably related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mold making

Machine operation

Welding (TIG/MIG)

Inspection/Polishing

Mentoring apprentices

Education

High school diploma or GED

5-10 years mold-making experience

Knowledge of hydraulics/electrical/mechanical troubleshooting

Tools

Lathe

Milling machines

EDM

Surface grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Job description

International Automotive Components in Arlington, TX is seeking a permanent, full-time Tool/Mold Maker for the 3rd shift (10pm-6am). You will set up and operate lathes, milling machines, EDMs, and grinders, repair and maintain injection molds, and train apprentices in tool room operations.

The role requires 5–10 years of mold-making experience, strong polishing skills, and the ability to manage projects and revisions. Health benefits and 401(k) are part of the package.