Mold, Tool, and Die Maker Apprentice

Chicago Mold Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Mold Engineering is seeking candidates to learn and grow in the CNC machining field, focusing on plastic injection molds. You will gain hands-on experience building and repairing molds, troubleshooting issues, and working with prototyping and shop equipment in a well-established shop.

The role emphasizes on-the-job training, mentor guidance, and opportunities to advance as you master mold making and tooling technologies.

Qualifications

• Learn to build, repair, and troubleshoot plastic injection molds.
• Basic understanding of general shop machinery (Prototrak, surface grinders, lathes, etc.).
• Some understanding of complex plastic injection molds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build, repair, and troubleshoot plastic injection molds.
• On the job training provided.

Skills

Mold making

CNC machining

Problem solving

Basic shop math

Tools

Prototrak

Surface grinders

Lathes

Job description

Chicago Mold Engineering, in its 80 plus year history, has become an awarded leader in plastic injection mold making. We apply state-of-the-art equipment with ambitious individuals merging the art and craft of mold making with modern day technology. A print free shop with all machine operators programming in CAM and all mold makers being trained in CAD, our shop has transformed into a machinist's toy land. Full 5-axis machining centers, robotic systems, and a blue-light scanner are some of the technologies incorporated into the everyday manufacturing at Chicago Mold, but that's only part of what makes us great. Good people with immense pride in American Manufacturing and their impassioned longing for knowledge is what truly keeps us moving forward. We are looking for the right people that are looking to gain knowledge and advance their abilities in the CNC machining field through on the job training!!

2007 Mold Making Technology \"Leadtime Leader Award\".

2012 American Mold Builders \"Mold Builder of the Year\".

Top pay, benefits, and overtime. Full-time positions. On job Training available.

Job Description:

• Learn to build, repair, and trouble shoot plastic injection molds.

Experience requirements:

• Basic understanding general shop machinery (Prototraks, surface grinders, lathes, etc.)
• Some understanding of complex plastic injection molds a plus