Mold Maker - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 60.00/hour - Chaska, MN

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc.; Chaska (MN); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Shift premium

Sign-on bonus

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Overtime opportunities

Zusammenfassung

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc. is recruiting for a Mold Maker in Chaska, MN. The role builds, repairs, maintains, and improves high-precision plastic molds using CNC and other toolroom equipment, supporting continuous improvement and quality production.

Openings exist on 1st–3rd shift with shift premiums. Requires 5+ years mold making and strong mechanical, blueprint-reading, and safety skills. Benefits include competitive pay and overtime opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of a technical training program or apprenticeship in mold fabrication or 5+ years mold making experience.
• 3+ years building, repairing, and maintaining production molds.
• Experience operating CNC mills, lathes, EDM machines, grinders.

Aufgaben

• Fabricate, modify, and repair precision mold components and tooling.
• Perform mold maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Build, assemble, disassemble, clean, and reassemble production molds.
• Operate CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, EDM equipment, grinders and other tooling machinery.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tooling prints, and docs.
• Support production goals through collaboration with teams and CI initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Mold making

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Quality workmanship

Read engineering drawings

Ausbildung

Technical training or apprenticeship in mold fabrication

5+ years mold making experience

Tools

CNC mills

Manual mills

Lathes

EDM equipment

Grinders

Jobbeschreibung

Mold Maker - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 60.00/hour - Chaska, MN

Our client, a well-established manufacturer of precision plastic components, is seeking a Mold Maker to join their Tooling team in Chaska, MN. This hands-on position is responsible for building, repairing, maintaining, and improving high-precision production molds and tooling used in a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced Mold Maker looking to work with advanced machining equipment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and high-quality production.

Openings are currently available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. Shift schedules, shift premiums, and overtime opportunities vary by shift.

Responsibilities:

• Fabricate, modify, and repair precision mold components, inserts, and tooling used in plastic manufacturing.
• Perform mold maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Build, assemble, disassemble, clean, and reassemble production molds according to established procedures.
• Operate precision machining equipment including CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, EDM equipment (wire and sinker), grinders, and other toolroom machinery.
• Diagnose tooling issues and recommend corrective actions to improve mold performance and production efficiency.
• Maintain accurate mold history, maintenance records, and tooling documentation.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tooling prints, and technical documentation.
• Support production objectives through collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability, quality, and efficiency.
• Follow established safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a technical training program or apprenticeship in mold fabrication, mold making, tool and die, precision machining, or 5+ years of experience in Mold Making
• 3+ years of applicable experience building, repairing, and maintaining production molds
• Experience operating machining equipment such as CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, EDM machines, grinders, or similar precision machining equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
• Ability to work overtime and participate in on-call rotations as needed
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 30.00 - 60.00/hour range
• Openings available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
• 10% shift premium for eligible shifts
• Potential $3, 000 sign-on bonus
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with full employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Overtime opportunities