Mold Repair (day shift)

Embecta Corp.; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Embecta Corp. is a global medical device company specializing in insulin delivery and diabetes care. The Mold Repair Technician will troubleshoot, disassemble, clean, and reassemble injection molds, ensuring gating, venting, and cooling are correct.

You will read blueprints, use precision tools, and perform repair work while maintaining quality and safety standards. The role requires experience with mold types, tooling, and reading schematics; strong math and measurement skills; and the ability

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and tolerances.
• Ability to interpret indicators, micrometers, calipers, gauges.
• Experience with mold repair and tool & die preferred.
• Strong math and geometric understanding.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot/diagnose problems with injection molds and repair as needed.
• Disassemble molds to identify parts needing repair or replacement.
• Clean mold plates and components; inspect cooling and gating.
• Polish cavities and cores; maintain dimensional tolerances.
• Assemble molds, ensuring proper fits and tolerances.
• Read blueprints and schematics; use measurement tools.
• Wire molds and diagnose heater/thermocouple issues with OHM meter.
• Follow work orders; maintain maintenance docs and records.
• Train new mold repair personnel; assist design changes.
• Verify steel dimensions; document inspection results.
• Fabricate mold components or repair with machine tools.
• Maintain clean, safe work area; support shift needs.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Measuring tools

OHM meter

Reading gauges

Forklift license

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma Or GED

Vocational/Technical School (mold making)

Associate degree (mold making or tool & die)

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Ded-Tru grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Drill press

Job description

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential functions include but are not limited to:Must be able to troubleshoot/diagnose and correct problems with injection molds.Disassemble molds and determine parts needing to be repaired or replaced.Clean mold plates and all components.Check for proper gating, venting, and cooling of the mold.Polish cavities and cores as required.Assemble molds and components maintaining proper dimensional tolerances.Read and understand blueprints, sketches, and schematics relating to molds.Have ability to use all measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, travel dials, and their applications) to measure and determine proper mold and component fits and tolerances within .0002\" to .0005'.Wire molds and know how to read an OHM meter to understand basic electrical issues in diagnosing heater and thermal couple failures.Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.Maintain good quality and maintenance of precision tools.Must be able to follow directions on work orders as indicated.Record and maintain all maintenance documentation as required.Responsible for training new mold repair personnel.Be able to recommend design changes for molds and components.Responsible for verifying steel dimensions of mold components as required including documentation of inspection results and work performed.Fabricate mold components or make repairs on machine tools as directed.Performs other duties as assigned by Shift Leader and required to support the needs of the business.Must maintain regular, punctual attendanceEXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:High School Diploma Or GEDPreferred:Vocational/Technical School (Major: mold making, mold repair or tool & die)Associate degree (Major: mold making, mold repair or tool & die)Minimum 8 years' experience related to tool & die, mold repair or machinist may be considered in lieu of education requirements.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Level of math skill required: competency in all basic mathworking knowledge of higher math (including trigonometry, algebra, and geometry) knowledge of decimal systemMust be able to interpret readings from indicators, micrometers, and assorted gauges.Must possess basic skills to operate basic machine tools in the shop.Basic precision measurement skills.Must be able to read blueprints, understand geometric tolerances and fabricate components to print specification/dimensionsKnowledge of inventory control practices.Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license.Must be proficient at repairing all the different mold types with the ability to make repairs and/or components using the following equipment: lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, Ded-Tru grinders, cylindrical grinders, and drill press.Must be able to read, write and speak English.Basic computer keyboard & navigational skills including Microsoft Office. Desired:• Knowledge and experience with CAD system.• Knowledge and experience with plastics and/or injection molds.(JG1 Mold Repair, 1st shift 7a-3p)embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.