Moldmaker

Mol-Son, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Paid time off and holidays

Excellent medical insurance

401k with company contribution

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mol-Son, LLC is seeking skilled Journeymen Mold Makers in Mattawan, Michigan. You will build, modify and repair precision plastic injection molds, collaborating with design engineers to assess feasibility and function.

You will mentor apprentices and ensure dimensional accuracy and safe work practices while supporting delivery schedules and quality standards on first shift.

Qualifications

• Blueprints and CAD/CAM programming knowledge required.
• General mold design, build and function experience.
• Injection molding knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Review tool design (model, drawings).
• Identify areas for improved construction and ease of machining.
• Inform other departments of project needs (EDM, CNC, polish, etc).
• Communicate with management to meet mold delivery dates.
• Assure all mold components are received before final assembly.
• Train apprentices and junior mold makers.
• Verify accuracy and quality of work performed by others under supervision.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM

Mold design

Injection molding

Mechanical aptitude

Materials

Machining processes

Measurement tools

Education

Apprenticeship / Trade School

Tools

CNC machining

EDM

Polishing

Job description

# MoldmakerMol-Son - Mattawan, MI 49071## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelApprenticeship / Trade SchoolTravel PercentageNoneCategorySkilled Labor - Trades## Description**Mold Maker** **-** **Starts Here!****1st Shift** **-** Mol-Son, Mattawan, MichiganWe're looking for skilled Journeymen Mold Maker(s) to join our team. In this role you'll be responsible for the building, modification, and repair of precision plastic injection molds. Work with design engineers to provide input on mold feasibility and function. Mentor junior & apprentice mold makers to aid in team development, dimensional accuracy and safe work practices.**What you will receive:**• Competitive wages based on experience• Flexible schedule• Paid Time Off and Paid holidays• Excellent medical insurance• 401k with company contribution• Dental and vision coverage available• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability• Employee Assistance Program**What you will do:**• Review tool design (model, drawings)• Identify areas for improved construction & ease of machining• Inform other departments of projects needs (EDM, CNC, polish, etc.)• Communicate with management, support needed to meet delivery date (mold makers, apprentices, etc.)• Assure all mold components are received before final assembly• Train apprentices• Verify accuracy & quality of work done by others under your supervision.• Safety & housekeeping## Qualifications**Required Knowledge & Skills**• Blueprint reading• CAD/CAM software & programming• General mold design, build & function• Injection molding knowledge• Mechanical aptitude• Tool building materials (steels, heat treat, plating, etc)• Tool room equipment and machining processes• Use of hand-held measurement tools