Mold Repair Technician

Gusmer Enterprises Inc; Newton (NC); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Mold Repair Technician to support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

The role performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plastic injection molds and production equipment while following safety standards. You will fabricate replacement components from hand sketches, CAD models, and blueprints, conduct preventive maintenance, and track maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Tool manufacturing, tool maintenance, tool assembly, or tool repair experience preferred.
• Experience with injection molding preferred.
• CAD or CAM understanding preferred.
• CNC or EDM experience preferred.
• Position typically functions in a production environment with exposure to noise, fumes, dust, chemicals, heat/cold, and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hand tools, machine tools, precision measuring instruments, cranes, and other equipment to fabricate, maintain, and repair molds and components.
• Perform mold inspections and diagnostics using precision measuring tools and gauges to identify wear, damage, and opportunities for improvement.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, reassembly, and testing of molds and related equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues, perform necessary repairs and modifications, and recommend solutions to complex mold and tooling challenges.
• Conduct all maintenance and repair activities in accordance with company safety standards, quality requirements, and OSHA regulations while promoting a safe work environment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, labor, and material records; utilize data to prioritize work, improve efficiency, and support cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Tool manufacturing

Tool maintenance

Tool assembly

Tool repair

CAD

CAM

CNC

EDM

Tools

CAD

CAM

CNC

EDM

Job description

Work Schedule:Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm overtime and weekends as required.

Pay:$28.00 to $32.00/hour

Benefits:Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K with matching.

Position Summary

The Mold Repair Technician plays a vital role in supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This position performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plastic injection molds and production equipment while adhering to established safety standards and best practices. The technician fabricates quality replacement components using hand sketches, blueprints, and CAD models, helping ensure reliable equipment performance and minimal downtime. Responsible for preventive maintenance activities and maintenance tracking, this role collaborates with maintenance team members and other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hand tools, machine tools, precision measuring instruments, cranes, and other equipment to fabricate, maintain, and repair molds and components.
• Perform mold inspections and diagnostics using precision measuring tools and gauges to identify wear, damage, and opportunities for improvement.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, reassembly, and testing of molds and related equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues, perform necessary repairs and modifications, and recommend solutions to complex mold and tooling challenges.
• Conduct all maintenance and repair activities in accordance with company safety standards, quality requirements, and OSHA regulations while promoting a safe work environment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, labor, and material records; utilize data to prioritize work, improve efficiency, and support cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Tool manufacturing, tool maintenance, tool assembly, or tool repair experience is preferred.
• Experience with injection molding is preferred.
• CAD or Computer Aided Manufacturing software (CAM) understanding preferred.
• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) or Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) experience is preferred.
• This position typically functions in a production environment. There will be exposure to moderate noise levels, fumes, dust, chemicals, heat/cold, and allergens especially in the production environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and supporting internal career growth. All qualified internal applicants will receive consideration consistent with company policies.