Mold Repair Technician: Precision Tool & Die Expert

Embecta Corp.; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Embecta Corp. is a global medical device company specializing in insulin delivery and diabetes care. The Mold Repair Technician will troubleshoot, disassemble, clean, and reassemble injection molds, ensuring gating, venting, and cooling are correct.

You will read blueprints, use precision tools, and perform repair work while maintaining quality and safety standards. The role requires experience with mold types, tooling, and reading schematics; strong math and measurement skills; and the ability

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and tolerances.
• Ability to interpret indicators, micrometers, calipers, gauges.
• Experience with mold repair and tool & die preferred.
• Strong math and geometric understanding.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot/diagnose problems with injection molds and repair as needed.
• Disassemble molds to identify parts needing repair or replacement.
• Clean mold plates and components; inspect cooling and gating.
• Polish cavities and cores; maintain dimensional tolerances.
• Assemble molds, ensuring proper fits and tolerances.
• Read blueprints and schematics; use measurement tools.
• Wire molds and diagnose heater/thermocouple issues with OHM meter.
• Follow work orders; maintain maintenance docs and records.
• Train new mold repair personnel; assist design changes.
• Verify steel dimensions; document inspection results.
• Fabricate mold components or repair with machine tools.
• Maintain clean, safe work area; support shift needs.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Measuring tools

OHM meter

Reading gauges

Forklift license

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma Or GED

Vocational/Technical School (mold making)

Associate degree (mold making or tool & die)

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Ded-Tru grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Drill press

Job description

Embecta Corp. is a global medical device company specializing in insulin delivery and diabetes care. The Mold Repair Technician will troubleshoot, disassemble, clean, and reassemble injection molds, ensuring gating, venting, and cooling are correct.

You will read blueprints, use precision tools, and perform repair work while maintaining quality and safety standards. The role requires experience with mold types, tooling, and reading schematics; strong math and measurement skills; and the ability