Mold Shop

Valto Engineered Materials; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Valto Engineered Materials in Goshen, IN is seeking a Mold Shop Technician to inspect, repair, clean, and prepare production molds to ensure quality and readiness for fiberglass production.

Reporting to the Mold Shop Group Leader, you will maintain mold surface finish, apply prep treatments, and return molds to production after verification, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement. This is a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing, fiberglass, mold maintenance, automotive detailing, finishing, or related industrial experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify mold defects, scratches, wear, and surface imperfections.
• Experience using hand tools, polishing equipment, buffing compounds, repair materials, or finishing techniques preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and quality standards while maintaining production schedules.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Remove molds from production and inspect them for damage, wear, surface defects, and other conditions that could impact product quality.
• Perform mold repairs and corrective maintenance to restore molds to required production standards.
• Clean mold surfaces and edges thoroughly to remove debris, residue, and contaminants prior to processing.
• Buff and polish molds to achieve a high-gloss finish and eliminate scratches, dullness, and surface imperfections.
• Apply mold preparation treatments, including cleaning, sealing, and release agents, according to established procedures and quality requirements.
• Return molds to production once inspection, repair, cleaning, and preparation activities have been completed and quality standards have been verified.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Follow instructions

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Polishing equipment

Buffing compounds

Finishing techniques

Job description

Full Time

Goshen, IN, US

With over 70 years of innovative products and services, Valto, Inc is the world’s leading provider of FRP composite panels. Our lightweight composite products deliver unsurpassed strength and durability; and we continue to pioneer next level performance in building materials, recreational vehicles, and transportation. We deliver quality products that perform in demanding environments.

Valto is searching for a Mold Shop Technician to be based out of Goshen, IN. Reporting to Mold Shop Group Leader, this person will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, cleaning, and preparing production molds to ensure they meet quality standards and are ready for manufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining mold quality, surface finish, and production readiness to support the manufacture of high-quality fiberglass products.

How You’ll Make An Impact In This Role

• Remove molds from production and inspect them for damage, wear, surface defects, and other conditions that could impact product quality.
• Perform mold repairs and corrective maintenance to restore molds to required production standards.
• Clean mold surfaces and edges thoroughly to remove debris, residue, and contaminants prior to processing.
• Buff and polish molds to achieve a high-gloss finish and eliminate scratches, dullness, and surface imperfections.
• Apply mold preparation treatments, including cleaning, sealing, and release agents, according to established procedures and quality requirements.
• Return molds to production once inspection, repair, cleaning, and preparation activities have been completed and quality standards have been verified.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing, fiberglass, mold maintenance, automotive detailing, finishing, or related industrial experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify mold defects, scratches, wear, and surface imperfections.
• Experience using hand tools, polishing equipment, buffing compounds, repair materials, or finishing techniques preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and quality standards while maintaining production schedules.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes bonus eligibility and a competitive benefits program. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 11 Paid Holidays.

Valto, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities at any time based on business needs.

Nothing in this job description creates an employment contract, express or implied. Employment remains at will where permitted by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.