Maintenance Technician

Talent Edge Recruiting; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Quarterly profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Three weeks PTO

10 paid holidays

Overtime: time-and-a-half

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mold Maker to join its Tool Room. This hands-on role focuses on CNC machining, mold maintenance, and tooling to support medical device, aerospace, automotive components with tight tolerances.

You will perform preventative maintenance, read engineering drawings, use precision measuring tools, and collaborate with engineering and production planning.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in mold maintenance, mold repair, tool and die, or precision machining.
• Alternative: completion of a two-year Tool & Die program with strong desire to develop skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production molds.
• Clean, inspect, repair, and maintain injection molds.
• Diagnose mold wear, damage, and tooling issues.
• Repair and machine mold components using CNC mills, EDMs, lathes, grinders, and other tool room equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD files.
• Use precision measuring equipment and toolmaker's scopes to inspect components.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems and determine corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production Planning to return molds to production efficiently.
• Support new tooling projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC machining

Mold maintenance

Tool & die

Precision machining

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Measurement tools

Education

Two-year Tool & Die program

Tools

Mastercam

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

EDM

Job description

Mold Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mold Maker

Ankeny, IA | $25–$30/hour + Shift Differential + Quarterly Profit Sharing | Full-Time | Onsite

CNC Machinists Encouraged to Apply!

Strong CNC machining experience but limited or no mold experience? You may still be a great fit!

Candidates with a solid CNC background and an interest in developing their mold maintenance skills are encouraged to apply.

An established precision manufacturing operation is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mold Maker to join its Tool Room team.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with experience in CNC machining, mold maintenance, tool and die, or precision machining who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing complex tooling, and working with extremely tight tolerances.

The molds you maintain support the production of highly specialized components used in the medical device, aerospace, automotive, and advanced electronics industries.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance on production molds.
• Clean, inspect, repair, and maintain injection molds.
• Diagnose mold wear, damage, and tooling issues.
• Repair and machine mold components using CNC mills, EDMs, lathes, grinders, and other tool room equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD files.
• Use precision measuring equipment and toolmaker's scopes to inspect components.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Work closely with Engineering and Production Planning to return molds to production efficiently.
• Support new tooling projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in mold maintenance, mold repair, tool and die, or precision machining.
• Alternatively, completion of a two-year Tool & Die program with a strong desire to develop your skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and precision measurement skills.
• Comfortable working with small components and extremely tight tolerances.
• Candidates with strong CNC machining experience but no direct mold experience are encouraged to apply.

Helpful Experience

• EDM experience
• Mastercam
• SOLIDWORKS
• AutoCAD
• CNC programming
• Mold building
• Microscope inspection
• Surface grinding
• Precision machining

Available Shifts

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM | 10% shift differential
• $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience
• Additional shift differentials
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Medical, dental, vision, and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Three weeks of PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Overtime available at time‑and‑a‑half
• Clean, climate‑controlled facility maintained around 70°F

Why Join This Team?

You’ll be joining a highly specialized Tool Room where precision, teamwork, and quality matter every day. Work in an exceptionally clean, climate‑controlled facility with a collaborative team and opportunities to expand your technical skills.

This position also offers room for long‑term career growth, with potential advancement into Mold Building, CNC Programming, Lead Machinist, or Tool Room Leadership.

Your work will directly support products used in life‑saving medical technologies and other high‑precision applications while allowing you to continue developing your machining and tooling expertise.