Oakley - Mold Tech II

Oakley; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 39,688 - 58,589; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus and commission plan

Health care benefits

Retirement savings

Employee discounts

Job summary

Oakley is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time role in Lake Forest, CA, focused on maintaining high-quality tooling through preventative maintenance and repair. The ideal candidate will have experience in plastic injection mold repair, possess strong teamwork and communication skills, and demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies.

This position offers a competitive pay range of $28.81 - $42.53 per hour, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement savings, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in mold maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand tooling drawings.
• Experience with plastic injection mold repair.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand tooling drawings and follow instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist in maintaining records on the computerized maintenance management system.

Skills

Mold and die component understanding

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn new technologies

Multi-project handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools for mold repair

Surface grinder

Bridgeport/Lathe

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

Requisition ID: 933438

Position: Full-Time

Shift: 2nd

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high‑quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high‑quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting‑edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Oakley is part of EssilorLuxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market‑leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

General Function

Maintain high quality tooling through preventative maintenance, minor repair, and visual evaluation.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Read and understand tooling drawings and follow instructions.
• Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly of molds in a safe and timely manner.
• Ability to clean molds and assist Maintenance Technicians when needed.
• Work to a schedule and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
• Utilize measuring equipment that include micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore micrometers, etc.
• Assist in the monitoring process to help keep a reasonable component inventory in stock.
• Reduce machine downtime.
• Maintain all tools and equipment that are used including the daily cleaning of tool room machinery.
• Assist in maintaining records on the computerized maintenance management system.
• Work with little or no supervision when given clear direction.
• Work with Process Engineers to trouble‑shoot issues with tool or improve on.
• Ability to work on the production floor with tool in press to correct any issue to keep downtime at a minimum.
• Ability to operate a Surface grinder with an accuracy of +/- 0.0002 on critical details.
• Ability to operate a Bridgeport/Lathe with an accuracy of +/- 0.001 tolerance.
• Knowledge of manifold systems (Example: Mold Master, Synventive, etc.).
• Able to polish and bench details.
• Ability to fit new detail and spot in.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of hands‑on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance.
• Must be a team player and educate and share ideals when needed.
• Knowledge and understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristics.
• Ability to read and understand tooling drawings.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Initiative and proactive behavior in work environment.
• Ability to work more than 8 hours a day, weekends and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tool making certificate working in die cast or plastic injection molding.
• 5 to 8 years of hands‑on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance.
• 3 to 5 years of experience using hand‑operated tool room equipment. SAP or other CMMS experience. Prototype Tool making experience.
• Injection Molding process Experience.
• Toolmaker/Mold Maker Journeyman certification preferred.
• Trade School or College.
• Must either own or be able to obtain basic hand tools required to complete job responsibilities.

Pay Range

$28.81 - $42.53

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844‑303‑0229 or email [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.