Mold Maker

Syntec Optics, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntec Optics, Inc. is seeking a Mold Maker in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on designing, building, repairing, and maintaining metal, plastic, or composite molds with strong blueprint reading and CAD skills.

You will operate CNC equipment and contribute to quality and production standards. The position emphasizes mold fabrication, maintenance, tooling, and safety, with opportunities to expand skills in diamond turning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
• 3+ years experience in mold making, tool & die, or related field.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, CAD designs, and precision measurement tools.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, CNC operation, and manual tooling.
• Able to troubleshoot mold defects and perform repairs efficiently.
• Apprenticeship or certification in Mold Making, Tool & Die, or related trade preferred.
• Experience with injection molding, compression molding, or die-casting molds.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Mastercam or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Mold Fabrication & Assembly: Manufacture, assemble, and modify molds using milling, grinding, drilling, and EDM.
• Mold Maintenance & Repair: Troubleshoot and repair worn or damaged molds to maintain production.
• Machining & Tooling: Operate CNC machines, lathes, grinders to fabricate mold components.
• Quality Assurance & Testing: Inspect molds for defects and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean workspace.
• Additional Responsibilities: Opportunity to learn diamond turning and work in various areas as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CAD designs

Precision measurement

Machining processes

CNC operation

Manual tooling

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Mold making certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

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Mold Maker

Engineering Full Time Technical Rochester, NY, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $40.00 Annually

Job Summary:

The Mold Technician is responsible for designing, building, repairing, and maintaining molds used in manufacturing processes. This role requires expertise in working with metal, plastic, or composite molds, along with strong proficiency in reading blueprints, operating machining tools, and ensuring all molds meet established quality and production standards. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting efficient manufacturing operations through precise and reliable mold work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Mold Fabrication & Assembly:

• Manufacture, assemble, and modify molds using machining techniques such as milling, grinding, drilling, and EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining).
• Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings to create precise molds.

Mold Maintenance & Repair:

• Troubleshoot and repair worn or damaged molds to maintain production efficiency.
• Conduct regular maintenance and inspections to ensure molds remain in optimal condition.

Machining & Tooling:

• Operate CNC machines, lathes, grinders, and other precision tools to fabricate mold components.
• Perform hand-finishing techniques such as polishing, deburring, and fitting mold parts.

Quality Assurance & Testing:

• Inspect molds for defects and ensure they meet strict quality standards before production use.
• Work closely with engineers and production teams to make necessary mold modifications

Safety & Compliance:

• Follow all workplace safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to company policies.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Opportunity to learn diamond turning along with mold making/working on molds.
• May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. An ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical certification preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in mold making, tool & die, or a related field.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, CAD designs, and precision measurement tools.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, CNC operation, and manual tooling techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot mold defects and perform repairs efficiently.
• Apprenticeship or certification in Mold Making, Tool & Die, or related trade preferred.
• Experience with injection molding, compression molding, or die-casting molds.
• Understanding of various mold materials (e.g., steel, aluminum, plastic composites).
• Familiarity with industry software such as AutoCAD, Mastercam, or SolidWorks.