Mold Maker: Precision Tooling & Prototyping

gpac; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a Mold Maker to produce tools, dies, and holding devices enabling machines to manufacture products. You will read blueprints and communicate with programmers daily to ensure project completion.

The role requires hands-on machining, use of hand tools, and the ability to meet realistic dates for dies and samples, while maintaining a professional, respectful work environment.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational school education, including courses in mathematics, blueprint reading, metalworking, and drafting is a prerequisite.
• Ability to read blueprints and use hand tools for fitting and assembling gauges and other equipment.
• Physical effort, standing, reaching, talking, hearing, and moderately heavy lifting required.

Responsibilities

• Works from blueprints or instructions to plan the sequence of operations necessary to manufacture the tool or die.
• Uses hand tools for fitting and assembling gauges, and other mechanical and metal-forming equipment.
• Completes a die to a realistic promise date and produces samples to the customer's specifications.
• Makes prototype molds from various material (aluminum, bronze, etc...).
• Communicates with programmers on a daily basis for completion of projects.
• Promotes guest relations; anticipates and responds to needs of others; provides assistance in a courteous, quick manner; treats others with care and respect, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Machining properties

Metals and alloys

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Concentration

Machining operations

Mathematics

Blueprint reading

Oral communication

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Job description

GPAC is seeking a Mold Maker to produce tools, dies, and holding devices enabling machines to manufacture products. You will read blueprints and communicate with programmers daily to ensure project completion.

The role requires hands-on machining, use of hand tools, and the ability to meet realistic dates for dies and samples, while maintaining a professional, respectful work environment.