Mold Maintenance Technician

Uniting Holding; Manhattan (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM in the U.S. is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and optimize injection molds and tooling to keep production running smoothly.

You will perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and modifications while coordinating with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and ensure quality. A high school diploma and 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance or related field.
• Experience reading technical drawings and equipment docs.
• Ability to read measuring tools and perform basic math.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on injection molds and tooling.
• Repair and modify molds and related components.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and tooling locations.
• Set up tool room equipment and fabricate fixtures as needed.
• Support production by aiding mold setup and evaluating performance.
• Identify safety concerns and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Flexibility with hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machining

Welding

Mechanical repair

Injection molding

Job description

PDM is Hiring a Mold Maintenance Technician

Why Join PDM?

We're a leading injection molding manufacturer with operations in the U.S. and Mexico, delivering high-quality solutions across diverse industries. From concept to full-scale production, we turn great ideas into reality with integrity, a customer-first mindset, and world-class expertise.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Disability and life insurance

• Simple IRA with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous PTO

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

About the Role

The Mold Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving injection molds and related tooling to support efficient production operations. This position performs preventative maintenance, minor mold repairs and modifications, maintains tooling records, and works closely with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and support production goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Mold Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventative maintenance on injection molds and related tooling

• Complete minor mold repairs and modifications

• Troubleshoot mold-related issues and recommend corrective actions

• Assemble and disassemble mold components during maintenance and repair activities

• Coordinate specialized repair services with outside vendors when needed

• Prepare new molds for production, including cleaning, labeling, documenting, and inspecting components

• Maintain accurate records of mold maintenance, repairs, modifications, and tooling locations

Tool Room Operations

• Set up and operate tool room and machine shop equipment

• Manufacture fixtures, tooling, and other support equipment as needed

• Perform minor maintenance on tool room equipment

• Coordinate welding, heat treating, and other specialty services as required

Production Support

• Support mold setup and operation of molding equipment

• Assist in evaluating mold performance during production

• Work closely with production and engineering teams to meet production schedules and quality requirements

• Communicate tooling status, repairs, and priorities across shifts

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and communicate safety concerns

• Follow all safety procedures and safe work practices

• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives

• Support quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence objectives

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Three to five years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, tool repair, machining, injection molding, or a related manufacturing environment preferred

• Experience with machining, welding, mechanical repair, or related technical work preferred

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and equipment documentation

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, tooling, or production-related issues

• Experience using measuring tools and performing basic mathematical calculations related to machining and repair work

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and occasional on-call weekends as needed

• Demonstrated record of regular and punctual attendance