Plastic Injection Mold Repair Technician/Mold Maker

J; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

J &O Plastics seeks a hands-on Plastic Injection Mold Repair Technician/Mold Maker to repair and maintain plastic injection molds. You will perform grinding, polishing, and precision fitting, document repair activities, and uphold safety and quality standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role requires at least three years of mold tooling experience and a strong mechanical aptitude, with reporting to the Tooling Manager. Training available for strong candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of mold tooling experience; willing to train if strong mechanical background.
• Ability to use hand tools to adjust equipment.

Responsibilities

• Polish molds to a A2 (Grade A) finish.
• Assemble plastic injection molds.
• Troubleshoot and repair hot runner systems.
• General machine work: Lathe.
• General machine work: Surface grinder.
• Welding helpful but not necessary: Tig.
• Welding: Mig.
• Laser.
• General maintenance and repairs of plastic injection molds.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mold tooling

Hand tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Surface grinder

Tig welding

Mig welding

Laser

Job description

Plastic Injection Mold Repair Technician/Mold Maker

J &O Plastics, a leading manufacturer of quality custom injection molding is a dynamic growing manufacturing company committed to operational excellence.

With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and quality products, Our team shows up every day to serve our customers and vendors with focus, ingenuity, and a commitment to quality. Each and every one of our employees is an integral part of our operations, and part of what makes J&O Plastics leaders in precision injection molding. We strive to create an inclusive environment that celebrates our different lived experiences, with the hope of fostering a community atmosphere.

This role is hands-on and responsible for the repair and maintenance of plastic injection molds. The successful candidate should have at least three years of hands on experience and a strong mechanical aptitude. Reporting to the Tooling Manager they will perform grinding, polishing, and precision fitting of die components, and complete mold repairs to restore optimal performance. The technician must accurately document mold repair activities and procedures, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Polishing molds up to a A2 (Grade A) finish


• Plastic injection mold assembly


• Troubleshoot and repair hot runner systems


• General machine work:


• Lathe


• Surface grinder


• Welding helpful but not necessary:


• Tig


• Mig


• Laser


• General maintenance and repairs of plastic injection molds

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Three years of mold tooling experience; (willing to train if candidates present strong mechanical background)


• Ability to use hand tools to adjust equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Humidity level may be elevated during summer months.


• Work closely with maintenance, production, and plantmanager.