Mold Tooling Technician | Precision Repairs & Maintenance

rehrig; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking an experienced mold maintenance technician to safely perform preventive maintenance, tooling changeovers, and mold repairs on injection molds.

You will diagnose and fix issues to maximize uptime, read blueprints, and operate CNC mills and lathes. The role requires strong mechanical skills, wiring/hydraulics basics, and the ability to work within a team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in injection molding/tool and die.
• Proficient in repairs of hot runner systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficient use of lathe, mill and CNC machines.
• Forklift certification.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Familiar with hot runner systems, especially valve gate systems.
• Experience with large molds (40,000–90,000 lbs).
• Familiar with stack molds.
• Basic knowledge of electrical wiring for sensors and switches.
• Basic hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of mold materials, finishes, tolerances, and design.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly/monthly preventive maintenance on molds and tooling.
• Perform in-press mold preventive maintenance per schedule.
• Repair injection molds to maximize uptime, including hot runners.
• Troubleshoot issues and identify root causes across equipment and processes.
• Read blueprints and machine components using tool steel or aluminum.
• Set up CNC mills, standard mills and lathes for mold components.
• Disassemble molds and hot runners for maintenance.
• Mentor and train other department members.
• Follow all safety and quality standards and document work accurately.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Mill

CNC

Cranes

Rigging

Hot runner repairs

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking an experienced mold maintenance technician to safely perform preventive maintenance, tooling changeovers, and mold repairs on injection molds.

You will diagnose and fix issues to maximize uptime, read blueprints, and operate CNC mills and lathes. The role requires strong mechanical skills, wiring/hydraulics basics, and the ability to work within a team.