Precision Mold & Fixture Technician

Kruger Family Industries; Portage (WI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Family Industries is seeking a Mold & Fixture Technician to join our team in Portage, WI. The role focuses on machining, fabricating, and repairing molds and fixtures used in thermoforming processes.

You will read blueprints, weld metals, operate shop equipment, and ensure quality while meeting production schedules. The position requires a one-year technical certificate and 2–3 years of related experience, with proficiency in calipers/micrometers, ERP data retrieval, and forklift

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; two to three years in house related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, utilize a variety of measuring devices, weld, operate a forklift, computer and retrieve information within the ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Operate air and electric powered hand tools to make physical changes/repairs to patterns, molds, fixtures, and tools.
• Set-up, maintain and operate equipment utilized in making changes/repairs; cut off saw, table saw, drill press, milling machine, cutting torch, routers, powered hand tools, welding equipment and open side planer mills.
• Set up, install, sharpen, and repair punch press dies.
• Design, construct and/or repair molds, fixtures, and pattern plugs.
• Process tools in and out of cold and long-term storage.
• Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools.
• Weld a variety of metals using stick and wire feed welding equipment.
• Coordinate and adjust work activities to meet schedule changes and deadlines.
• Maintain all cutting and machining tools and equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Forklift operation

Machining

Mathematical skills

Education

Technical certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Calipers / Micrometers

ERP system

Job description

Kruger Family Industries is seeking a Mold & Fixture Technician to join our team in Portage, WI. The role focuses on machining, fabricating, and repairing molds and fixtures used in thermoforming processes.

You will read blueprints, weld metals, operate shop equipment, and ensure quality while meeting production schedules. The position requires a one-year technical certificate and 2–3 years of related experience, with proficiency in calipers/micrometers, ERP data retrieval, and forklift