Mold Builder / Mold Maker

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Quarterly profit sharing

Ten paid holidays

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting in Ankeny, IA seeks skilled Mold Builders, Mold Makers, Tool & Die Makers, and Precision Machinists to join a growing Tool Room team. You will build brand-new precision steel molds from start to finish for high-precision components used in medical devices and aerospace.

Expect tight tolerances and collaboration with engineers and maintenance teams. The role emphasizes craftsmanship, problem solving, and attention to detail; experience with CNC mills, EDM, and reading CAD

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of mold making, tool & die, or precision machining experience OR completion of a Tool & Die program.
• Experience building molds and tooling components.
• CNC mill and EDM experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD files.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Stable work history and long-term mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build new precision steel injection molds.
• Machine mold components using CNC mills, EDM sinkers, EDM hole burners, lathes, grinders, mills, and saws.
• Read engineering drawings, CAD files, and specifications.
• Assemble, fit, troubleshoot, and inspect mold components.
• Use microscopes and precision measuring equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Support tooling improvements and new mold development.
• Potentially lead tooling projects.

Skills

Mold making

Precision machining

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Tools

CNC mills

EDM

CAD files

Job description

Pay: $25–$30/hour + Shift Differential + Quarterly Profit Sharing

Available Shifts

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM (+10%)
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM–6:30 AM (+15%)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking skilled Mold Builders, Mold Makers, Tool & Die Makers, and Precision Machinists to join a growing Tool Room team supporting the production of highly engineered micro-sized components used in life-saving medical devices, aerospace applications, and advanced technologies.

This is not a production machining role. You will build brand-new precision steel molds from start to finish while working with some of the most advanced tooling and machining equipment in the industry.

Projects involve extremely tight tolerances — often measured in microns — requiring exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

What You’ll Do

• Build new precision steel injection molds.
• Machine mold components using CNC mills, EDM sinkers, EDM hole burners, lathes, grinders, mills, and saws.
• Read engineering drawings, CAD files, and specifications.
• Assemble, fit, troubleshoot, and inspect mold components.
• Use microscopes and precision measuring equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Support tooling improvements and new mold development.
• Potentially lead tooling projects.

What We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years of mold making, tool & die, or precision machining experience OR completion of a Tool & Die program.
• Experience building molds and tooling components.
• CNC mill and EDM experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD files.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Stable work history and long-term mindset.

Preferred Experience

• Mastercam
• SOLIDWORKS
• AutoCAD
• CNC Programming
• Mold Design
• Medical, dental, vision, and LTD
• 401(k) with company match
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Ten paid holidays
• Climate-controlled facility
• Overtime available but not mandatory

Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to build highly specialized tooling that directly impacts life-saving medical technologies, aerospace applications, and advanced products used around the world.

You’ll work in an exceptionally clean, climate-controlled environment alongside experienced toolmakers and engineers while building precision molds from start to finish. The company promotes from within, offers strong long-term career growth, and provides a collaborative team environment where craftsmanship and technical expertise are truly valued.