Precision Plastic Mold Repair Technician

J&O Plastics; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

J&O Plastics in Ohio seeks a hands-on Mold Repair Technician to maintain and repair plastic injection molds. You will polish molds, refit lines, assemble molds, and troubleshoot hot runners while documenting procedures.

Strong mechanical aptitude and at least three years of mold tooling experience are required. The role involves open-air tooling in a humid environment and close collaboration with maintenance, production, and plant management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Polish molds to a Grade A finish.
• Refit parting lines on molds.
• Assemble plastic injection molds.
• Troubleshoot and repair hot runner systems.
• Operate general machine tools: Bridgeport, Lathe, Surface grinder.
• Welding helpful but not required: Tig, Mig, Laser.
• Maintain and repair plastic injection molds.

Skills

Mold tooling

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Bridgeport

Lathe

Surface grinder

Tig

Mig

Laser

Job description

J&O Plastics in Ohio seeks a hands-on Mold Repair Technician to maintain and repair plastic injection molds. You will polish molds, refit lines, assemble molds, and troubleshoot hot runners while documenting procedures.

Strong mechanical aptitude and at least three years of mold tooling experience are required. The role involves open-air tooling in a humid environment and close collaboration with maintenance, production, and plant management.