Mold Maker - Class A

Starkey Laboratories, Inc.; Glencoe (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. is hiring a Mold Maker - Class A at its Glencoe, MN location. This role involves building, repairing, and maintaining injection molds with high skill and craftsmanship. Candidates must have 10 years of experience and a technical degree in Mold/Die trades.

The ideal candidate will proficiently utilize tools like JobBoss, Pro‑E, and Mastercam, and effectively communicate within a team. This position offers opportunities for continual improvement and process enhancement within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years total experience in building, repair, or maintenance of injection molds required.
• Experience in operating foundational tool room equipment and specific machines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain injection molds with high skill and craftsmanship.
• Provide troubleshooting support for the injection lab.
• Utilize CAD/CAM tools for speed and accuracy in manufacturing.

Skills

Injection mold tooling

CAD/CAM software

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree in Mold/Die trades

Tools

JobBoss

Pro‑E

Mastercam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Starkey is hiring a Mold Maker - Class A at its Glencoe, MN location. The Class A Mold Maker will be responsible for supporting Mechanical Engineers and the Injection Lab groups in the building, repair and maintenance of injection molds.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair and maintain all injection molds and their components with the highest degree of skills and craftsmanship on a consistent basis.
• Use all foundational Tool room machines with proficiency and appropriateness to save time and improve quality.
• Provide input into the troubleshooting and support of the injection lab.
• Fully utilize all supporting software including, but not limited to JobBoss, Pro‑E, and Mastercam.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and deliver projects successfully, even amid shifting shop priorities and conditions.
• Build fixtures, prototypes, and machine parts with the highest degree of skill and craftsmanship on a consistent basis.
• Use and apply programming software (CAD/CAM) tools to gain speed and accuracy in component manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate documentation and record keeping of all Tool room procedures as necessary.
• Maintain proficiency in all software related to Tool room record keeping including but not limited to Excel, JobBoss, and Office Suite.
• Work towards continual improvement on an ongoing basis.
• Willingness to openly share job knowledge and skills through active participation in process improvement teams.
• Assist Tool room manager with identifying the need and justification of purchasing Tool room equipment.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

• Technical degree in Mold/Die trades or equivalent required.

Experience

• 10 years total combined experience in the building, repair or maintenance of injection molds required.
• Experience to understand/operate all foundational tool room equipment and “specific” machine tools to achieve departmental goals.
• Experience/training on current Microsoft computer software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both written and orally with coworkers, vendors, and customer.
• Ability to work effectively with others on team-oriented goals that are driven in a time sensitive manner.

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Technical skill in the manufacture of injection mold tooling.
• Technical understanding of mold design concepts.
• Technical understanding of material chemistry.
• Technical understanding of injection mold processing.

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