Moldmaking Machinist — Precision Tooling & Changeovers

TE Connectivity; Jonestown (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity in the United States is seeking an experienced moldmaker to support mold design, maintenance, and production tooling. You will read blueprints, assemble and repair molds, and ensure tooling meets specifications.

Strong apprenticeship background and 4+ years moldmaking or mold maintenance experience are required. The role demands precision, tool knowledge, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in moldmaking or mold maintenance preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to operate milling machines, surface grinders, and related shop equipment.
• Knowledge of tool design and understanding of fit and function of mold components.

Responsibilities

• Prepare molds for production and perform mold maintenance.
• Perform part number change-overs from assembly drawings, cleaning, assembly, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Perform visual inspection on molded product to assure good mold maintenance.
• Disassemble mold tooling for cleaning and repair; inspect for wear and damage and rework as needed.
• Change over molds, including changing out details to change product part configuration.
• Fit and assemble component parts into mold cavities and verify dimensions, alignment, and clearance.
• Analyze and correct complex mold malfunctions to assure mold will produce acceptable parts.
• Perform welding to repair mold tooling, mold frames, and other mold parts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Communication

Self supervision

Education

Accredited apprenticeship program

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Precision measurement devices

Job description

TE Connectivity in the United States is seeking an experienced moldmaker to support mold design, maintenance, and production tooling. You will read blueprints, assemble and repair molds, and ensure tooling meets specifications.

Strong apprenticeship background and 4+ years moldmaking or mold maintenance experience are required. The role demands precision, tool knowledge, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.