Mold Maintenance Technician – Day Shift

Latham Pool Products, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA plans available

401(K) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Life/ADD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Latham Pool Products, Inc. in Rockingham, NC seeks a Mold Maintenance Technician. On-site, full-time role maintaining molds, repairing, building, and ensuring production readiness for fiberglass shells.

Starting pay range is $18.74–$20.47 per hour; the company offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA/FSA, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, Life/ADD insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Experience working with power tools and pneumatic tools preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Autobody or fiberglass experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cosmetic and structural repairs on fiberglass molds, progressing from small surface repair to large refurbishments.
• Perform routine mold upkeep.
• Cleaning, waxing, buffing and prepping fiberglass molds to maintain smooth, defect-free surfaces and ensure proper release during production.
• Maintain mold floor textures and gelcoat surfaces to preserve finish quality and prevent imperfections in produced pool shells.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify cracks, delamination, wear, warping, or structural degradation.

Skills

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Forklift experience

Fiberglass repair

Reading and following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Autobody tools

Job description

Description

Position at Latham Pool Products, Inc

As a special consideration with this position, we are pleased to offer a Sign-On Bonus of $1,000

Make a SPLASH with Latham Pool Products!

At Latham Pool Products, we don’t just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.

We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:

• A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.


• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.


• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.

Ready to join a team that makes a difference?

A little about the position:

Job Summary

Mold Technicians maintain the molds in production ready status. They repair molds and alter molds to fit production needs, In some facilities, Mold Technicians also participate in building new molds from scratch, supporting product development and fleet expansion ready, structurally sound, and capable of producing high-quality fiberglass shells.

Some of What You Will Do:

• Perform cosmetic and structural repairs on fiberglass molds, progressing from small surface repair to large refurbishments


• Perform routine mold upkeep


• Cleaning, waxing, buffing and prepping fiberglass molds to maintain smooth, defect-free surfaces and ensure proper release during production.


• Maintain mold floor textures and gelcoat surfaces to preserve finish quality and prevent imperfections in produced pool shells.


• Conduct regular inspections to identify cracks, delamination, wear, warping, or structural degradation.

Skill Progression & Proficiency Levels:

H40 — Apprentice — Learns these skills:

1. Understand and know how to use MSDS


2. Learn small cosmetic repairs


3. Learn large repairs with assistance


4. Learn to properly clean, grind, sand, and buff molds


5. Learn to properly apply release agents to new molds


6. Learn to properly maintain and repair mold floor texture


7. Follow safety procedures


8. Must keep a clean work area

H50 — Intermediate – after learning these skills:

1. Knows how to repair cracks in molds


2. Knows how to do small repairs


3. Can follow initiator catalyst chart for proper curing


4. Assisting with the level out of molds


5. Assisting with splicing together pools


6. Assisting with the alteration of depth of a standard pool

H60 — Advanced — after learning these skills:

1. Able to teach others


2. Can independently level molds


3. Independently evaluates a molds condition

H70 — Expert Level after learning these skills:

1. Keeps track of daily logs


2. Schedules work and meets deadlines


3. Budgets the S&E for Mold


4. Operates all equipment and teaches others the proper use


5. Knows how to prepare plug for mold to be manufactured


6. Evaluates and solves difficult problems and drives solutions


7. Tracks weekly goals and reports to supervisor

What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.


• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.


• Experience working with power tools and pneumatic tools preferred.


• Forklift experience preferred.


• Autobody or fiberglass experience is preferred.

Why should you come work with Us?

Comprehensive Benefits for you and your family include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• HSA and FSA plans available


• 401(K) with 50% company match up to 6%


• Paid Time Off — 3 to 5 weeks per year with weekly accruals starting day one


• Holidays – 11 Paid, eligible on day one


• Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance with buy up options

Professional Development: Training programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Supportive Environment: A culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and respect.

Some Important Information for you:

Position Title: Mold Maintenance Technician

Location: Rockingham, NC

Employment Type: On-site

Status: Full-time

Salary Range: $18.74– 20.47

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Latham Pool Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring process includes drug screening, background check & E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.