Injection Molding Mold Maker

Saint-Gobain Performance Polymer Solutions; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Performance Polymer Solutions is seeking an Injection Molding Mold Maker Technician in Garden Grove, CA. The role runs Mon-Fri, 7:00am–4:00pm, with a pay of $32–$55 per hour plus overtime and quarterly bonuses.

A $2,500 signing bonus is offered to qualified applicants. The Mold Maker will fabricate, maintain, and repair precision molds for injection molding, collaborating with engineers and production teams to ensure quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 5+ years injection molding experience.
• Proficient reading of engineering drawings and CAD files.

Responsibilities

• Build new injection molds from blueprints, CAD files, and specs.
• Perform mold repairs, maintenance, and modifications as needed.
• Use CNC mills, lathes, grinders to fabricate components.
• Inspect tooling components to meet dimensional specs.
• Maintain documentation for tooling repairs and maintenance logs.
• Support mold trials and validations with production and quality teams.
• Follow safety procedures and keep the work area clean.

Skills

Mold making

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC mills

Lathes

Grinders

CAD drawings

Inspection tools

Job description

$2,500 Signing Bonus

Injection Molding Mold Maker Technician - M-F 7:00am - 4:00pm $32.00 - $55.00 per hour. Plus Overtime and Quarterly Bonus's paid.

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

Injection Molding Mold Maker Technician - M-F 7:00am - 4:00pm $32.00 - $55.00 per hour. Plus Overtime and Quarterly Bonus's paid.

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

$2,500 Signing Bonus

Injection Molding Mold Maker Technician - M-F 7:00am - 4:00pm $32.00 - $55.00 per hour. Plus Overtime and Quarterly Bonus's paid.

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Injection Molding Mold Maker is responsible for the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and modification of precision molds used in injection molding processes. This role requires high attention to detail, proficiency in mold tooling techniques, and experience with mold design prints. The Mold Maker will work closely with engineers, tool designers, and production teams to ensure molds meet quality and production standards.

• Build new injection molds from blueprints, CAD files, and technical specifications.
• Perform mold repairs, maintenance, and modifications as needed to support production requirements.
• Use precision machining equipment including CNC mills, lathes, grinders to fabricate components.
• Fit and assemble mold components with high precision and ensure proper functionality.
• Inspect tooling components to verify conformance to dimensional specifications.
• Polish and finish mold cavities, cores, and inserts to meet cosmetic and dimensional requirements.
• Collaborate with process engineers and tool designers to troubleshoot and resolve mold-related issues.
• Maintain proper documentation for tooling repairs, revisions, and maintenance logs.
• Ensure mold components are produced and maintained with minimal downtime to production.
• Support mold trials and validations in coordination with the production and quality teams.
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Set up and operate a variety various tool and cutter grinders, surface grinders, manual grinder.

Shift schedule for this role: Monday - Friday; 7:00am to 3:30pm.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

High School Degree Or GED (Preferred)

5+ years Injection Molding/Plastic manufacturing experience. (required)

5+ years Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD files.

5+ year Injection molding design and fabrication

4+ Strong knowledge of mold components, assembly and disassembly and Understanding of materials used in mold making (tool steel, aluminum, brass, etc.).

a Little More About Us

Saint‑Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high‑performance materials and proven solutions – most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives – as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 360 years, Saint‑Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start‑ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward‑thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint‑Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [e-mail].

Benefits In Joining Us

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint‑Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $32.00 to $55.00 per hour,($66,560 to $114,400 annually) however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is up to 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $66,560 to $125,840. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Additional Based On Role

One pair of company‑issued steel‑toe shoes, and safety glasses; annually