Mold Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

Latham, The Pool Company; Williams (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays – 11 paid

Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000

Job summary

Latham Pool Products in Williams, CA is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician to keep fiberglass molds production-ready, repair and alter molds, and support new mold development on site.

The role covers cosmetic and structural mold repairs, routine upkeep, and inspections to ensure smooth, defect-free surfaces and reliable mold release during manufacturing. On-site, full-time position with competitive benefits.

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 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

Autobody or fiberglass experience

Ability to understand written and ver

Experience with hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

The Mold Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that molds remain production ready, structurally sound, and capable of producing high-quality fiberglass shells. Mold Technicians maintain molds in production ready status, repair and alter molds to meet production needs, and in some facilities, participate in building new molds from scratch to support product development and fleet expansion.

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.

Skill Progression & Proficiency Levels

• H40 – Apprentice
  • Understand and use MSDS.
  • Learn small cosmetic repairs.
  • Learn large repairs with assistance.
  • Learn to properly clean, grind, sand, and buff molds.
  • Learn to properly apply release agents to new molds.
  • Learn to properly maintain and repair mold floor texture.
  • Follow safety procedures.
  • Maintain a clean work area.
• H50 – Intermediate
  • Repair cracks in molds.
  • Perform small repairs independently.
  • Follow initiator catalyst chart for proper curing.
  • Assist with leveling molds.
  • Assist with splicing together pools.
  • Assist with altering the depth of a standard pool.
• H60 – Advanced
  • Teach others.
  • Independently level molds.
  • Independently evaluate mold condition.
• H70 – Expert
  • Keep daily logs.
  • Schedule work and meet deadlines.
  • Budget the S&E for Mold.
  • Operate all equipment and teach others proper use.
  • Prepare plug for mold manufacturing.
  • Evaluate and solve difficult problems and drive solutions.
  • Track weekly goals and report to supervisor.

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 preferred.

Benefits

• 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.

Additional Information

Position Title: Mold Maintenance Technician
Location: Williams, CA
Employment Type: On‑site
Status: Full‑time
Salary Range: $23.17 – 24.15 (pay varies by location, experience and qualifications)

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.

Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000