Mold Maker & Repair Specialist - Training, Benefits, Growth

Hoffer Plastics; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Prescription Safety Glasses Reimburse

Steel Toe Shoes Reimburse

Fitness Reimburse

Job summary

Hoffer Plastics is seeking a Mold Maker / Mold Repair on 1st shift to repair and modify plastic injection molds to meet exact customer specs. Starting pay ranges from $30.00–$38.00 per hour based on experience, with 7:00 am–4:00 pm shifts and comprehensive training.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, vacation, holidays, and reimbursement programs. The role requires 5+ years in mold making, strong precision, and familiarity with EDM and grinding processes, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; TMA certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of mold function and repair in a plastic injection environment.
• Ability to display competency calibrating tools related to the tool room.
• Ability to perform multiple functions either or EDM, Jig Grinding, Lathes, Mills, Grinders, etc.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Hot runner function and repair knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to plastic injection molds.
• Modify and repair molds, jigs and fixtures where accuracy requires maintenance of extremely close tolerances.
• Diagnose problems and determine corrective actions on injection molds.
• Ability to grind complex forms to very close tolerances.
• Ability to complete jobs quickly and efficiently with minimal errors.
• Maintain safe work area in neat and orderly manner.
• Accurately document work performed.
• This job description does not contain every function / responsibility that may be required in the performance of this job. All team members are required to perform other related duties / functions as assigned.
• All team members shall: Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Skills

Mold making

Tool calibration

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TMA certificate preferred

Tools

EDM

Jig Grinding

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hoffer Plastics is seeking a Mold Maker / Mold Repair on 1st shift to repair and modify plastic injection molds to meet exact customer specs. Starting pay ranges from $30.00–$38.00 per hour based on experience, with 7:00 am–4:00 pm shifts and comprehensive training.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, vacation, holidays, and reimbursement programs. The role requires 5+ years in mold making, strong precision, and familiarity with EDM and grinding processes, plus