Mold Maker – Precision Tooling, First Shift (Mon-Fri)

HEICO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k

Referral Program

Parental Leave

Healthy Rewards

Job summary

Switchcraft, a U.S. manufacturer of connectors, jacks, and molded components, seeks a Mold Maker for first shift. You will build and repair injection molds, reading blueprints and using a range of shop equipment. This role requires precise hands and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Join a team that values attention to detail and practical problem solving, with a weekly Monday–Friday schedule and a $35/hour rate.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience mold making preferred.
• Blueprint reading is Required.
• Machine Shop experience is Required.
• Vision acuity required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Constructs piece parts or entire assemblies from sketches, verbal or blueprints.
• Operates various hand and/or machine shop tools with high degree of precision to models and parts.
• Works closely with designers or planning engineers, understands the design approach.
• Adapts or develops designs intent into practical procedures.
• Build die section and proto molds as required.
• Document all tools.
• All other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Mold making experience

Blueprint reading

Machine Shop

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Vision acuity

Lifting 50 pounds

Tools

Saws

Drill press

Vertical mill

Lathe

Surface grinder

Job description

Switchcraft, a U.S. manufacturer of connectors, jacks, and molded components, seeks a Mold Maker for first shift. You will build and repair injection molds, reading blueprints and using a range of shop equipment. This role requires precise hands and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Join a team that values attention to detail and practical problem solving, with a weekly Monday–Friday schedule and a $35/hour rate.