Precision Mold Maintenance Technician | Tool Room Expert

Talent Edge Recruiting

Ankeny (IA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 41,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, LTD

401(k) with company match

Quarterly profit sharing

10 paid holidays

Overtime available

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mold Maker in Ankeny, IA. This full-time, onsite role supports production by maintaining and repairing injection molds and related tooling.

You’ll read engineering drawings and CAD files, use CNC mills and EDMs, and collaborate with Engineering to keep molds in peak condition for life-saving medical device, aerospace, and automotive components.

Qualifications

2–5 years of mold maintenance, mold repair, tool & die, or precision machining experience.
OR a two-year Tool & Die program with a strong desire to develop your skills.
Hands-on mold repair and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on production molds.
Clean, inspect, repair, and maintain injection molds.
Diagnose mold wear, damage, and tooling issues.
Repair and machine mold components using CNC mills, EDMs, lathes, grinders, and other tool-room equipment.
Use precision measuring equipment and toolmaker’s scopes to inspect components.
Troubleshoot tooling problems and determine corrective actions.
Work closely with Engineering and Production Planning to return molds to production quickly.
Support new tooling projects and continuous improvement efforts.