Mold Maker Trainee - Entry level

Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering, Inc.; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k

Life and disability insurance

HSA and FSA plans

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering, Inc. in Michigan is seeking energetic candidates to apprentice as Mold Makers. You will receive hands-on training, learn injection tooling basics, read CAD designs, and support mold maintenance while working with a team.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, ability to use common tools, and willingness to learn in a structured shop environment with shift options and benefits after a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with experience using hand and precision tools.
• Ability to read CAD designs and understand injection tooling basics.
• Physically able to lift up to 25 lbs, stand and walk for long periods.
• Willingness to learn on-the-job under a skilled mold maker.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support mold making under a senior mold maker.
• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of injection molds.
• Support other departments as directed by the manager.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hand tools

Precision tools

Measuring tools

Mathematics

Basic computer skills

Reading CAD designs

Tools

CAD software

Power tools

Job description

Do you like to work on cars or other mechanical things? Looking for energetic and self-motivated candidates who want to apprentice in a skilled trade career as a Mold Maker. The right candidate should have mechanical skills and experience with hand power tools, precision tools, measuring tools, good math skills and basic computer skills. Must be able to perform hands on physical work which includes lifting up to 25 lbs., constant standing, walking, some bending and climbing. Candidate should be able to work independently. The selected candidate will receive on the job training under direction of experienced mold maker. The trainee will be taught the basics of injection tools, the components of injection molds, how to read CAD design, and how to maintenance and clean injection molds. The trainee will perform all tasks assigned by their manager which includes supporting other departments.

Some flexible schedules with overtime availability. Day shift opportunities available as well as Night shift assignments. Night shift receive a shift premium.

We offer competitive benefit and compensation package for full time employees. Health benefits available after 60 days and Paid time off. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and disability insurance, HSA and FSA plans, paid vacation, paid holidays, onsite fitness center.

Candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening. We are a drug free workplace.

Hi-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veterans status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Salary: $18 per hour