Mold Maker

jabil; Clinton (MA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NyproMold in Clinton, MA is seeking a seasoned Mold Maker to execute complex injection mold manufacturing tasks. You will interpret CAD drawings, machine components with precision, and verify tolerances to ensure mold performance.

The role involves leading troubleshooting, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining quality throughout assembly and qualification processes. Applicants should have 5+ years in moldmaking or toolmaking, strong machining skills, and a solid understanding

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on injection moldmaking or toolmaking experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, CAD models and dimensional specs.
• Strong knowledge of injection mold construction and tooling failure modes.

Responsabilités

• Perform advanced hands-on machining with mills, EDMs, lathes and grinders.
• Interpret blueprints and CAD data to build mold components to spec.
• Inspect mold components for dimensional accuracy and function.
• Diagnose tooling issues and implement repairs to return to production.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to teammates.
• Maintain safe, organized work area and comply with procedures.

Connaissances

Moldmaking

Manual machining

CNC machining

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measuring

CAD basics

Problem solving

Team mentorship

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Outils

Mills

Lathes

EDMs

grinders

Description du poste

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

About NyproMold

NyproMold is a leader in precision mold manufacturing, supporting the medical, consumer, and industrial markets. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our team members are highly skilled professionals dedicated to producing world-class tooling solutions.

Position Overview

The Mold Maker plays a critical role in the successful execution of the mold manufacturing process, performing a wide range of highly skilled tasks essential to delivering world-class injection molds. This position requires advanced hands-on machining expertise, exceptional technical knowledge, and strong planning, coordination, and communication skills to ensure all mold components are completed, assembled, and validated on schedule. An extensive understanding of plastic injection mold design, construction, and functionality is required to effectively evaluate dimensional requirements, tolerances, fits, finishes, and overall mold performance. The Mold Maker provides guidance, instruction, support, and direction throughout mold construction and qualification. This includes collaborating with design, machining, assembly, and manufacturing teams to identify risks, solve problems, expedite critical activities, and drive projects toward successful completion. The role requires sound judgment, a proactive approach, and the ability to influence outcomes through technical expertise and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced hands-on machining operations using mills, EDMs, lathes, grinders, saws, hones, and other precision equipment
• Interpret and work from blueprints, CAD files, engineering drawings, and written/verbal instructions to manufacture mold components to specification
• Review mold designs and develop a thorough understanding of mold functionality, critical features, and customer requirements
• Monitor and verify the quality, dimensional accuracy, fit, and functionality of mold components throughout the manufacturing and assembly process.
• Independently diagnose mold problems, determine required repairs, and return tooling to production-ready condition.
• Document and report mold design and manufacturing issues through Design Quality Issue Reports and other required quality systems.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members, promoting best practices and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and comply with all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Communicate project progress, concerns, and delivery risks with Operations Management and department leaders.
• Fit, repair, and replace cores, cavities, inserts, slides, lifters, ejector systems, leader pins, bushings, and related mold components
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, apprenticeship, or journeyman-level moldmaking/toolmaking experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on injection moldmaking or toolmaking experience supporting plastic injection molding operations.
• Demonstrated experience building, repairing, maintaining, fitting, assembling, and troubleshooting complex plastic injection molds.
• Strong knowledge of injection mold construction, operation, mold functionality, and common tooling failure modes.
• Hands-on experience with mold components and systems, including: Cores and cavities
• Mold inserts
• Parting lines and shutoffs
• Mold actions, interlocks, and mechanical components
• Slides and lifters
• Ejector pins and ejector systems
• Cooling and water circuits
• Leader pins and bushings
• Advanced machining skills with manual and CNC toolroom equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, EDMs, and other precision machining equipment.
• Strong precision fitting, spotting, polishing, bench work, assembly, and mold qualification skills.
• Ability to independently diagnose tooling issues, identify root causes, and implement effective repair solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret mold designs, blueprints, CAD models, engineering drawings and dimensional specifications.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring and inspection equipment to verify dimensional accuracy and mold quality.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming and machining processes
• Basic CAD skills with the ability to review and interrogate mold designs and manufacturing data.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with a high attention to detail.