Senior Mold Maker

us conec; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift-based incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Senior Mold Maker to perform maintenance, changeovers, and occasional repairs on injection molding tools. You will support production with tooling expertise and drive efficient tool room operations.

The role emphasizes documentation, safety, and collaboration with tooling leads, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. A strong background in injection molding is required.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED.
• 8+ years in tooling/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with injection mold maintenance and repairs.
• Solid understanding of the injection molding process.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to listen and discuss in an open, positive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and short deadlines.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience with Hot Manifold systems (Mold Master, Manner, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Performs injection mold preventative maintenance and insert changes.
• Maintains accurate log of preventative maintenance and insert changes.
• Identifies tooling deficiencies and notifies Tooling Lead.
• Participates in root-cause analysis of tooling breakage and damage.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Leads creation and maintenance of TPI’s (work instructions, photos, historical logging, revision control).
• Leads tool room organization and mold spare components management.
• Identifies and elevates tool/equipment needs to Tooling Lead.
• Supports production operations as needed.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Skills

8+ years in tooling/manufacturing

Injection mold maintenance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school education/GED

Tools

Mold Master

Manner

Job description

US Conec, Ltd.

Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.

USConec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At USConec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.

Senior Mold Maker

Position Overview:

US Conec is seeking a skilled Senior Mold Maker to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, you’ll complete maintenance, changeover and occasional repairs to injection molding tools.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs injection mold preventative maintenance and insert changes in support of production with diligence and accuracy.
• Maintains accurate log of preventative maintenance and insert changes.
• Identifies tooling deficiencies during preventative maintenance and notify Tooling Lead.
• Participates in root-cause analysis of tooling breakage and/or damage to assess corrective actions.
• Ensures a clean, organized, and safe work environment always.
• Leads creation, organization, and maintenance of TPI’s, including work instructions, photo- documentation, historical logging, and revision control.
• Participates and lead tool room organization, including mold spare components, standard components (fasteners, pins, buy-outs).
• Identifies and elevates tool, equipment, and other infrastructure needs to the Tooling Lead.
• Provides support to production operations (Molding, Special Ops, Production) as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area

Must Have's

• High school education/GED
• 8+ years of related experience in tooling/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with injection mold maintenance and repairs.
• Solid understanding of the injection molding process.
• Strong attention to detail and willing to listen and discuss in an open, positive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to work with quickly changing priorities and short deadlines.
• Ability to successfully communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience with Hot Manifold systems Example: Mold Master, Manner, etc.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with shift-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Paid time off and holidays to support work-life balance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• A collaborative, innovation-driven culture
• Opportunities for professional development and cross-functional learning
• Inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals

US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics