Mold Maker Apprentice

Reliant Worldwide Plastics; Gainesville (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturing company in Gainesville, Texas is seeking a Tool Maker – Apprentice to join their dynamic team. The role involves assisting senior Tool Makers with daily tasks, learning maintenance procedures for plastic injection molds, and participating in tool start-ups. Candidates should be detail-oriented, possess a high school diploma, and have a strong interest in the mechanical trades. The company offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience along with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical coursework in machining preferred but not required.
• Interest in machining or mechanical trades is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist Tool Makers with daily tooling workload.
• Learn and perform basic mold maintenance tasks.
• Help troubleshoot tooling issues on the production floor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Ability to read blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school coursework in machining or related field

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

About Us

Reliant Worldwide Plastics is a major supplier of custom injection molded plastic products produced for a wide range of customers. Founded in 1968, Reliant Worldwide Plastics is committed to exceed customer expectations through the teamwork of our dedicated staff of plastics professionals who place a high value on creativity and innovation while leveraging our AS9100 certification. Reliant is the ideal choice for products with close tolerance and demanding cosmetic requirements.

Position Summary

Tool Maker – Apprentice. We are looking for an experienced Tool Maker to join our dynamic team in Gainesville, Texas. The Tool Maker, under limited supervision, performs a variety of operations to make and repair plastic injection molds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Tool Makers with daily tooling workload to meet production demands
• Learn and perform basic mold maintenance, including disassembly, cleaning, greasing, and reassembly of molds
• Assist with troubleshooting and diagnosing tooling issues on the production floor
• Support preventive maintenance activities and help track mold maintenance schedules
• Learn machining processes including milling, grinding, lathe operations, EDM, and CNC machining
• Help remove stuck parts from molds and change over mold inserts as required
• Assist in fixture builds, repairs, and general tool room projects
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment within the tool room
• Participate in new tool start-ups and gain understanding of tool design and function
• Support inventory tracking of tooling supplies and spare parts
• Follow all company safety policies and standard operating procedures
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical school coursework in machining, manufacturing, or related field preferred (not required)
• Interest in machining, tooling, or mechanical trades
• Ability to learn how to read blueprints and use inspection tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Willingness to receive hands-on training and instruction
• Ability to work in hot or cold temperature environments for extended periods
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must use hands to handle tools, install components, and operate equipment
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Compensation commensurate with experience along with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurances, 401K plan and paid vacation.

Interested candidates should apply online at www.reliantplastics.com/careers.

EOE M/F/V/H