Mold Technician

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc.; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc. seeks an experienced Injection Mold Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team in Buckeye, AZ. You will perform preventive maintenance, mold repairs, and tool changes to maximize uptime and product quality.

Responsibilities include diagnostics of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical systems, milling and lathing mold components, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in injection molding or tooling preferred.
• Repair of hot runner systems and valve gates desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on molds and tooling to keep them in top operating condition.
• Complete in-press mold checks and make-ready preparations to keep production running smoothly.
• Diagnose and repair injection molds (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, hot runner systems) to maximize uptime.
• Troubleshoot issues such as sticking parts, water leaks, hydraulic cylinder problems; collaborate with other departments.
• Machine individual mold components using CNC mills, standard mills, and lathes.
• Maintain proper surface finishes for optimal part release.
• Disassemble molds and hot runners for periodic maintenance and repairs.
• Share your expertise by teaching new skills to team members.
• Follow all safety and quality standards while completing accurate documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mills & Lathes

CNC

Cranes & Rigging

hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical wiring

Teamwork & communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mills

Lathes

CNC

Cranes

Rigging

Hydraulics

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Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people, like you, are celebrated for doing their best work. Rehrig Pacific has grown to meet the needs of our industry consumers across the country and internationally. We are constantly creating innovative solutions to transcend the new standards set forth by our customers. We find true fulfillment in helping others, both within the Rehrig Pacific family and in our communities. As servant leaders, we lead by example.

Safely and efficiently perform varying levels of preventative maintenance, tooling changeovers, and mold repairs on injection molds. This role is critical in supporting customer expectations and driving plant metrics such as production efficiency by ensuring the highest possible reliability and uptime.

What You'll Do:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on molds and tooling to keep them in top operating condition.


• Complete in-press mold checks and make-ready preparations to keep production running smoothly.


• Diagnose and repair injection molds (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, hot runner systems, etc.) to maximize uptime.


• Troubleshoot issues such as sticking parts, water leaks, and hydraulic cylinder problems, often collaborating with other departments.


• Machine individual mold components using CNC mills, standard mills, and lathes.


• Maintain proper surface finishes for optimal part release.


• Disassemble molds and hot runners for periodic maintenance and repairs.


• Share your expertise by teaching new skills to team members.


• Follow all safety and quality standards while completing accurate documentation.

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• 5+ years of experience in injection molding, tool and die, or equivalent background.


• Proficiency in repairing hot runner systems, especially valve gate systems.


• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to quickly resolve issues.


• Hands-on experience with mills, lathes, CNC, cranes, and rigging.


• Forklift certification and overhead crane experience.


• Familiarity with large molds (40,000-90,000 lbs.) and stack molds.


• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical wiring for sensors and switches.


• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Why Rehrig Pacific Company?

Rehrig Pacific is a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries with a diverse customer list of industry leaders. We provide end-to-end solutions including returnable plastic products, delivery lifts and sleds, technology to track those assets, and a service team to ensure their longevity. Our team is dedicated to the values, mission, and unique culture within our organization that celebrates our people. We believe in fostering an environment where employees can be their authentic selves and know that they are viewed as integral members of the Rehrig Pacific Family.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also here.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also here.