Mold Maker

Aleron; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Mold Maker in Rochester, NY for a Direct Hire role on the 1st shift. You’ll plan the process to fabricate and assemble precision injection molds that meet all customer expectations and stay at or below established cost targets, leveraging CAD/CAM data and your extensive mold-making experience.

You will ensure that actual machine and labor hours align with the Build Plan and document readings per ISO standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of Mold Making experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and tool drawings.
• Successful completion of trade school or apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes CAD/CAM data to process mold details and sequences.
• Sets up and operates CNC Mills, Surface Grinders, and EDMs.
• Assembles and finish-fits shutoffs with direction from lead mold maker.
• Provides guidance to apprentices as needed.
• Maintains 5-S disciplined work areas and documents readings per ISO standards.

Skills

Mold making experience

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Independent / team work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or apprenticeship

Tools

Mastercam

CNC milling

EDM

Surface grinding

Job description

Job Title: Mold Maker

Location: Rochester, NY

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $26.00 - $30.76/hr.

Schedule: 40 hours/week - 1st shift

About the Opportunity

• Individual determines the plan to process, fabricate, purchase standard components, finish fit, shut off, and assemble precision injection molds that meet all customer expectations and are at or under established cost targets.
• Ensures that Actual Machine & Labor hours are at or below Build Plan quote.
• Inspects all shut-off areas and critical dimensions from their work, and documents readings per ISO standards.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

What You’ll Do

• Utilizes CAD/CAM data to efficiently process details and sequences throughout shop.
• Sets up and operates machines (i.e., CNC Mills, Surface Grinders, and EDM's).
• Assembles and finish fits all shutoffs using appropriate tools with direction from lead mold maker.
• Provides guidance and instructions to apprentices as needed.
• Provides follow-up for off shift mold makers and specialized machine operators so that the project can be worked on throughout off hours.
• Keeps work areas clean, maintained, and practices 5-S mentality.
• Responsible for completing purchase requisitions for specific cutters, materials, and maintenance items needed to perform job function.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as necessary.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of Mold Making experience.

What Sets You Apart:

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, and tool drawings.
• Use of Master Cam software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.
• Successful completion of trade school or apprenticeship program.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead and bend to the floor.
• Pushing, pulling and lifting of approx. 10-50 lbs. at times.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.