Mold Maintenance Apprentice — Injection Molding Tech

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Mission, TX seeks a Mold Maintenance Apprentice to support our injection molding operations. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain molds and related tooling, adhere to 5S and safety standards, and work with water, hydraulic, and air lines to enable smooth production startup.

The role offers hands-on training, opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, and a path toward advanced maintenance skills within a global tool leader.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; trade school or technical cert preferred.
• At least 1 year hands-on experience in an injection molding environment.
• Familiar with water, hydraulic and air lines and hot runner controllers.
• Experience with cranes, hoists, pallet jacks or tool carts is preferred.
• Able to read and understand electrical/electronic diagrams and schematics.
• Team player with flexible schedule and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Remove/install molds per safety guidelines using cranes, hoists, pallets & forklifts.
• Connect water lines, knockout bars, hydraulic/air lines, hot runner controllers.
• Install end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and prepare molds for production runs.
• Troubleshoot setup-related issues to support startup efficiency.
• Maintain mold/tool locations and keep work area 5S compliant.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading diagrams

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school/technical cert in machining or industrial mechanics

Tools

Cranes and hoists

Pallet jacks and tool carts

Water/hydraulic/air line systems

Hot runner controllers

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Mission, TX seeks a Mold Maintenance Apprentice to support our injection molding operations. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain molds and related tooling, adhere to 5S and safety standards, and work with water, hydraulic, and air lines to enable smooth production startup.

The role offers hands-on training, opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, and a path toward advanced maintenance skills within a global tool leader.