Paid Moldmaking Apprentice: Tool & Die Path

HellermannTyton; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Lunch

Overtime

Free Uniforms

Reimbursement for Protective Equipment

Internal Career Growth

Clean & Climate Controlled Environment

Job summary

HellermannTyton is seeking a Toolmaker/Moldmaker Apprentice in Milwaukee, WI to assist the lead mold maker in building tooling per CAD or detailed prints and to help maintain and repair molds and production tooling while developing toward Journeyman-level proficiency.

You will support QA, keep a clean, safe workspace, and participate in ongoing training under corporate policies. This paid training role offers growth opportunities within a climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or willingness to complete a Tool & Die or Moldmaking Apprenticeship program required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding or interest in mold-building techniques and plastic injection molding.
• Ability to read, interpret, and learn engineering designs and computer-based CAD plans and models.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good problem-solving skills and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to obtain personal precision tools over time.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building new tooling and components with guidance.
• Identify and communicate any possible tooling problems to the lead mold maker or supervisor.
• Must be able to work well with lead mold makers and learn from mold maintenance technicians and experienced toolmakers.
• Must be able to operate tool room equipment with training.
• Must be able to perform mold maintenance and assist with in-press mold changes.
• Must be willing to work overtime based on production needs.
• Work with QA to identify quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Required Personal Protective Equipment: safety shoes are to be worn at all times during your scheduled work hours.

Skills

CAD reading

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in Tool & Die or Moldmaking Apprenticeship program

Tools

CAD software

Tooling tools

Job description

HellermannTyton is seeking a Toolmaker/Moldmaker Apprentice in Milwaukee, WI to assist the lead mold maker in building tooling per CAD or detailed prints and to help maintain and repair molds and production tooling while developing toward Journeyman-level proficiency.

You will support QA, keep a clean, safe workspace, and participate in ongoing training under corporate policies. This paid training role offers growth opportunities within a climate-controlled environment.