Mold Shop Lead: Tools, Molds & Electrical Troubleshooter

Silgan Containers; Tolleson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

PTO

Paternal Leave

Free food monthly for birthdays

10 paid Holidays

Floating holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Tolleson, AZ seeks a Mold Shop Lead to manage and optimize mold tooling, troubleshoot molds, and coordinate maintenance. The role requires reading mold design prints, setting molds in presses, and ensuring high cavitation hot runner systems operate reliably.

Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical, electrical and problem-solving skills, plus experience with calipers, micrometers, and indicators. This on-site position offers a full benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; post-secondary education preferred.
• Experience with high cavitation hot runner molds.
• Ability to read mold design prints.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tooling department to maintain and install molds.
• Troubleshoot molds and replace components as needed.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues in molds and controllers.
• Set and remove molds on molding machines.
• Maintain inventory and track molds, parts and supplies.
• Update and maintain the EAM system.

Skills

Mold troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Reading prints

Mathematical analysis

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Electrical testing tools

Mold setters/press setup

Job description

Silgan Containers in Tolleson, AZ seeks a Mold Shop Lead to manage and optimize mold tooling, troubleshoot molds, and coordinate maintenance. The role requires reading mold design prints, setting molds in presses, and ensuring high cavitation hot runner systems operate reliably.

Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical, electrical and problem-solving skills, plus experience with calipers, micrometers, and indicators. This on-site position offers a full benefits package and growth opportunities.