Mold Maintenance Technician

Prysmian Group; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician in Rockwall, TX to perform preventive, corrective, and routine maintenance on injection molds, ensuring molds are reliable for production runs.

The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mold repair experience, with competency reading blueprints and CAD drawings. Relocation assistance is available for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mold maintenance or mold repair in a plastics injection molding environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and toolroom schematics.
• Strong understanding of mold construction, including cooling systems, hot runners, ejector systems, and venting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on injection molds according to scheduled intervals.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged or worn mold components, including cavities, cores, slides, lifters, and ejector systems.
• Disassemble and reassemble molds with precision to ensure proper function and alignment.
• Maintain detailed records of mold maintenance, repairs, and part replacements.
• Collaborate with process technicians, mold setters, and engineers to address tooling issues that affect part quality or production.
• Identify and communicate recurring mold problems and suggest long-term solutions.
• Use tools such as grinders, polishing equipment, hand tools, and micrometers for repair and finishing tasks.
• Maintain mold storage areas in clean, organized condition and ensure proper handling procedures.
• Assist with mold trials and qualification of new or repaired molds as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and report equipment concerns or unsafe conditions promptly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Machining knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or certification in mold/tooling repair or machining

Tools

CAD

Mills

Lathes

Surface grinder

Micrometers

Grinders

Job description

Prysmian, the world leader in solutions for energy and digital connections, continues to strengthen its global team with the addition of Channell, now part of Prysmian. Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell brings a long-standing legacy of innovation in outside plant infrastructure, serving Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV markets. Together, Prysmian and Channell team members are combining expertise, craftsmanship, and shared values to deliver a broader portfolio, from advanced cable systems and fiber connectivity solutions to enclosures and below grade vaults which support resilient infrastructure, the energy transition, and the growth of digital networks around the world. With 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 35,000 globally, Prysmian brings unmatched scale, innovation, and expertise to the energy and telecommunications industries. At Prysmian, your work matters. Wherever you’re based and whatever you do, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact as part of a global team committed to excellence and transforming the world around us.

Relocation assistance available for this position

Pay Range: $22-$34/HR JOB SUMMARY: The Mold Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and routine maintenance on injection molds, ensuring molds are in proper working condition for production runs. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience in mold repair, and a deep understanding of tooling used in plastics manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on injection molds according to scheduled intervals.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged or worn mold components, including cavities, cores, slides, lifters, and ejector systems.
• Disassemble and reassemble molds with precision to ensure proper function and alignment.
• Maintain detailed records of mold maintenance, repairs, and part replacements.
• Collaborate with process technicians, mold setters, and engineers to address tooling issues that affect part quality or production.
• Identify and communicate recurring mold problems and suggest long-term solutions.
• Use tools such as grinders, polishing equipment, hand tools, and micrometers for repair and finishing tasks.
• Maintain mold storage areas in clean, organized condition and ensure proper handling procedures.
• Assist with mold trials and qualification of new or repaired molds as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and report equipment concerns or unsafe conditions promptly.

ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules
• Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• ISO sections about the position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certification in mold/tooling repair or machining preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in mold maintenance or mold repair in a plastics injection molding environment.
• Strong understanding of mold construction, including cooling systems, hot runners, ejector systems, and venting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and toolroom schematics.
• Familiarity with machining and polishing tools (e.g., mills, lathes, surface grinders).
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift heavy components and work in a shop environment
• Capacity to work overtime as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and working conditions requirements indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking (up to continuously); speaking/verbal communication, bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools and machinery up to 50 pounds (frequently).

Working Conditions: Work indoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian's business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.