Mold Repair Tech: 3rd Shift, Growth & Benefits

Pelican Products; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Onsite gym

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pelican Products is hiring a Mold Repair Technician for the 3rd shift in South Deerfield, MA. You will prepare, balance, and repair molds to ensure production uptime and product quality in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, basic math, and the ability to follow instructions. Welding experience and forklift certification are a plus as you support maintenance and production teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on mechanical experience with equipment such as cut-off saws, grinders, drill presses, and hand or power tools.
• Basic math skills and the ability to perform calculations used during mold setup and balancing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to successfully complete Pelican's internal forklift certification.
• Comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and determine when additional repair support is needed.
• Previous TIG or MIG welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pre-balance molds for production based on production orders and procedures.
• Locate, transport, stage, and set up molds using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Calculate required mold and resin weights and balance mold lids and bodies for proper production setup.
• Set up molds individually or in groups, including ganging molds when required.
• Perform mold preparation activities including baking, screening, and wiring.
• Perform minor mold repairs using TIG/MIG welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Repair mold handles, clean parting lines, check vents, maintain mold finishes, and complete other repairs needed to keep molds production-ready.
• Operate equipment such as cut-off saws, drill presses, grinders, polishing equipment, milling machines, and welding equipment.
• Identify molds requiring more extensive repairs and coordinate their transfer to the mold repair shop.
• Maintain accurate mold logs, diagrams, identification numbers, locations, and other critical mold information.
• Maintain mold repair and pre-balancing parts inventory and order approved replacement parts when needed.
• Provide production support by filling in for Roto Cast Operators during breaks, absences, or other coverage needs.
• Identify and report equipment, tooling, material, quality, or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while meeting established quality and production standards.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Basic math

Instruction following

Troubleshooting

Welding experience (TIG/MIG)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cut-off saws

Grinders

Drill presses

Hand tools

Power tools

TIG welding

MIG welding

Forklifts

Job description

Pelican Products is hiring a Mold Repair Technician for the 3rd shift in South Deerfield, MA. You will prepare, balance, and repair molds to ensure production uptime and product quality in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, basic math, and the ability to follow instructions. Welding experience and forklift certification are a plus as you support maintenance and production teams to keep operations running smoothly.