Mold Shop Technician: Precision Finishing & Prep

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

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.