Mold Repair Technician

Spherion Asheville; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a skilled Mold Repair Technician in Royal Pines, North Carolina. This position involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing complex molds to ensure they operate at peak efficiency, directly impacting production quality. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in plastic injection molding and proficiency with manual machinery and safety equipment. Join a world-class team focused on tackling intricate mechanical challenges and ensuring production continuity. Apply today via provided email.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of plastic injection molding experience.
• 2-4 years of experience operating Manual Surface Grinders and Manual Mills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Proficient in using overhead cranes safely.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble complex mold assemblies for maintenance.
• Use ultrasonic cleaners for mold cleaning.
• Check molds for excess material, cracks, or wear.
• Operate machinery to fabricate or modify components.
• Ensure parts meet tight specifications.
• Maintain repair logs to predict service needs.
• Interpret blueprints and 3D CAD models.

Skills

High-precision welding

3D CAD software navigation

Using ERP or CMMS software

Precision Surface Grinding

EDM basic knowledge

Education

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker card or a technical degree in Precision Machining

Tools

Manual Surface Grinders

Manual Mills (Bridgeport style)

Drill Presses

Job description

The Mold Repair Technician is a highly skilled specialist who diagnoses, maintains, and repairs complex metal molds used in manufacturing (injection molding). The Mold Repair Technician is the primary defense against production downtime, ensuring that molds are clean, precise, and functioning within tight tolerances to produce high-quality parts.

Responsibilities

• Take apart complex mold assemblies, including plates, inserts, and cooling lines.
• Remove gas buildup, residue, and rust using ultrasonic cleaners or specialized solvents.
• Check for flash (excess material), cracks, or wear on the parting lines.
• Operate manual machinery like Lathes, Mills, and Surface Grinders to fabricate or modify mold components.
• Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators) to ensure parts meet specifications, often within 0.0005 inches.
• Maintain detailed logs of repairs and "shots" (cycles) to predict when a mold will need its next service.
• Read and interpret blue prints and 3D CAD models.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• The ability to perform high-precision welding on mold cavities or parting lines without warping the surrounding metal.
• Being able to navigate 3D CAD software (like SolidWorks or Mastercam) to verify dimensions or understand complex internal cooling channels.
• Experience using ERP or CMMS software to track spare parts (pins, springs, O-rings) so they are in stock before a "line down" event happens.
• Precision Surface Grinding, EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) basic knowledge considered a plus.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker card or a technical degree in Precision Machining preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of plastic injection molding experience.
• 2-4 years of experience operating: Manual Surface Grinders, Manual Mills (Bridgeport style) and Drill Presses.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Must be proficient in using overhead cranes, eye-bolts, and chains safely.

We are looking for a dedicated Mold Repair Technician to join a world-class maintenance team. If you're ready to tackle complex mechanical challenges and work with cutting-edge injection molding technology, apply now. You can also email your resume to [e-mail].