Mold Repair Technician I

Nypro Inc.; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Jabil in United States, Illinois, seeks a skilled Mold Mechanic to maintain and repair injection molds and tooling across production lines. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and track mold performance to prevent interruptions.

Ideal candidates bring strong plastics molding knowledge, precision machining skills, and the ability to operate all manual mold shop equipment. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with a team-oriented environment that fosters

Qualifications

• Industry and Plastics Mold knowledge required.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills required.
• Attention to detail and precision machining ability needed.
• Master craftsmen capability desired for complex tooling.

Responsibilities

• Maintains customer satisfaction by maintaining the maintenance of molds and ancillary equipment used in producing product.
• Ensures the quality fabrication and maintenance of injection molds, dies, jigs, fixtures and other devices used in producing the customers’ parts.
• Performs preventive maintenance on molds and on mold performance tracking the maintenance with accurate and timely documentation.
• Provides process improvement recommendations and forecasts any potential quality or production issues from tooling lead.
• Runs all manual shop equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes problems before any repairs are initiated.
• Supports production by repairing, adjusting and maintaining all forms of equipment used in the production process.
• Supplies direct action in modifying molds to produce a superior quality product.
• Maintains stock inventories by ensuring the proper levels of component parts are available at all times for tooling repair.
• Improves the efficiency and accuracy of molded products by documenting reasons for mold repairs and solutions to prevent future manufacturing interruptions.

Skills

Industry and Plastics Mold Knowledge

Problem Solving/Trouble Shooting

Detail Oriented

Master Craftsmen Ability

Responsiveness

Team Participation Skills

Training/Mentoring Skills

Operate Manual Mold Shop Equipment

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides required service, repair and “return-to-operation” molds that are actively engaged in producing quality products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains customer satisfaction by maintaining the maintenance of molds and ancillary equipment used in producing product.
• Ensures the quality fabrication and maintenance of injection molds, dies jigs, fixtures and other devices used in furthering production of the customers’ parts.
• Performs preventive maintenance on molds and on mold performance tracking the maintenance with accurate and timely documentation.
• Provides process improvement recommendations and forecasts any potential quality or production issues from tooling lead.
• Runs all manual shop equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes problems before any repairs are initiated.
• Supports production by repairing, adjusting and maintaining all forms of equipment used in the production process.
• Supplies direct action in modifying molds to produce a superior quality product.
• Maintains stock inventories by ensuring the proper levels of component parts are available at all times for tooling repair.
• Improves the efficiency and accuracy of molded products by the documenting reasons for mold repairs and solutions to prevent future manufacturing interruptions.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Industry and Plastics Mold Knowledge
• Problem Solving/Trouble Shooting
• Detail Oriented
• Master Craftsmen Ability
• Responsiveness
• Team Participation Skills
• Training/Mentoring Skills
• Ability to Operate All Manual Mold Shop Equipment and Machines

The hourly pay range for this role is $22.84 - $41.11.

Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
• 401(k) retirement plan
• employee stock purchase plan

If and when AI is used, Jabil ensures that its use of AI would not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accessibility Accommodation

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