Mold Shop Maintenance

Cool Gear International; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dometic Marine’s Sparta, TN facility specializes in roto-molded tanks and marine components. We are seeking a Mold Shop Maintenance technician to repair and maintain production molds, diagnose issues, weld, and ensure quality and safety.

You will read blueprints, use precision tools, and support inventory and housekeeping in a fast-paced environment. The role reports to the Mold Shop Lead and requires hands-on mechanical skills, teamwork, and commitment to safety and quality standards in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Up to 3 years of mold maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to occasionally lift heavier weights from 30 to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and smell.

Responsibilities

• Repair molds to a “like new” condition.
• Identify problems with a mold from looking at a part.
• Perform slight modifications to a mold component.
• Welds using TIG, MIG, and Stick welders.
• Operate heavy equipment (Shear and Break Press).
• Read blueprints.
• Use measuring equipment (Caliper and Micrometer).
• Report deviations with welders, shear, break press, and other machines to the mold shop supervisor.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Welding experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Job description

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

Dometic Marine’s facility in Sparta, TN produces roto-molded fuel and ballast tanks and other roto-molded products for industrial applications. The site manufactures marine furniture, aluminum tanks, blow-molded portable tanks, and sanitation systems.This Sparta facility also produces marine mechanical steering, controls & cables.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Mold Shop Maintenance. This position reports to the Mold Shop Lead and will work in Sparta, TN.

About the position

As Mold Maintenance of the Sparta team, you will be responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining production molds to ensure they operate in like-new condition. This role involves diagnosing mold issues, performing minor modifications, welding (TIG, MIG, and Stick), reading blueprints, using precision measuring tools, and operating mold shop equipment. You will also support inventory tracking, maintain a safe and organized work environment, follow all safety procedures, and help ensure quality and production standards are met.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Ability to repair molds to a “like new” condition.
• Identify problems with a mold from looking at a part.
• Perform slight modifications to a mold component.
• Ability to make welds using TIG, MIG, and Stick welders.
• Operating heavy equipment (Shear and Break Press).
• Reading and understanding blue prints.
• Use measuring equipment (Caliper and Micrometer).
• May be assigned to perform other duties as requested.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the mold shop.
• Ensure that standard procedures are followed for work instructions, safety, and quality and report any violations to a supervisor.
• Responsible for reporting any deviations with welders, shear, break press, and other associated machines to the mold shop supervisor.
• Reporting to supervisor when stocked inventory items are getting low.
• Responsible for tracking materials used per job.
• Assure that all equipment is operating safely and properly.
• Know locations and function of safety switches.
• Know alarm system and evacuation plan.
• Know location of nearest fire extinguisher.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast-paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be solid experience in manufacturing and welding as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Up to 3 years of mold maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to occasionally lift heavier weights from 30 to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and smell.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Ability to work effectively as a team
• Excellent Attendance
• Exceptional safety record
• Ensure that standard procedures are followed for work instructions, safety, and quality, and report and violations to a supervisor

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star?

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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