Precision Mold Maker — First Shift, $35/hr

WENCOR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Switchcraft is seeking a Mold Maker to work with journeymen to build and repair injection molds in a Chicago area facility. The candidate should be skilled with tool room equipment such as saws, drill presses, vertical mills, lathes, and surface grinders.

First shift runs Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with a pay rate of $35/hour. The role involves constructing parts from sketches or blueprints, operating precision tools, collaborating with designers and engineers, and developing

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tool room equipment (saws, drill press, vertical mill, lathe, surface grinder).
• Ability to build and repair injection molds.
• Ability to read sketches, verbal instructions or blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Constructs piece parts or assemblies from sketches, verbal or blueprints.
• Operates hand and machine tools with precision to models and parts.
• Works with designers or planning engineers to implement design intent.
• Adapts design intent into practical procedures.
• Build die section and proto molds as required.
• Document all tools.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Tools

Saw(s)

Drill press

Vertical mill

Lathe

Surface grinder

Job description

Switchcraft is seeking a Mold Maker to work with journeymen to build and repair injection molds in a Chicago area facility. The candidate should be skilled with tool room equipment such as saws, drill presses, vertical mills, lathes, and surface grinders.

First shift runs Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with a pay rate of $35/hour. The role involves constructing parts from sketches or blueprints, operating precision tools, collaborating with designers and engineers, and developing