Mold Repair Technician – Injection Molding (Up to $38/hr)

Gilder Search Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

PTO and paid vacation

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Mold Repair Technician for a leading injection molding manufacturer in Milwaukee, WI. This role focuses on mold repair, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting for plastic injection molds used in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, diagnosing mold issues, and performing repairs. You will operate toolroom equipment (CNC mills, manual mills, surface grinders, lathes) and use precision measuring tools to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience repairing and maintaining plastic injection molds.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing plastic injection molds in an injection molding manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a Mold Maker, Tool Maker, Mold Repair Technician, Tool & Die Maker, or Mold Maintenance Technician.
• Ability to operate toolroom equipment including CNC mills, manual mills, surface grinders, lathes, and related machining equipment.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges.
• Basic understanding of injection molding processes, molding equipment, mold components, and plastic materials.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and refurbishment of plastic injection molds and hot runner systems.
• Diagnose mold-related issues and perform corrective repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Operate toolroom equipment including CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and related machining equipment to complete mold repairs and modifications.
• Use precision measuring and inspection equipment to verify mold repairs and ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Perform mold disassembly, cleaning, assembly, polishing, fitting, and component replacement.
• Support continuous improvement of mold performance and reliability through repair and maintenance activities.

Skills

Mold repair

Troubleshooting

CNC milling

Lathes & grinders

Measuring instruments

Tools

CNC mills

Manual mills

Surface grinders

Lathes

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Mold Repair Technician for a leading injection molding manufacturer in Milwaukee, WI. This role focuses on mold repair, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting for plastic injection molds used in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, diagnosing mold issues, and performing repairs. You will operate toolroom equipment (CNC mills, manual mills, surface grinders, lathes) and use precision measuring tools to