Senior Mold Maker: CNC, EDM & Precision Tooling

Viant Medical Inc.; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance and long‑/

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Viant Medical Inc. in Fremont is seeking an experienced Tool Maker to perform advanced mold making, repair, and modification work with minimal supervision.

You will independently execute complex machining, troubleshoot mold performance issues, and mentor junior teammates, using CNC, EDM, and WEDM equipment to ensure high-quality mold performance per customer specs. The role requires 7+ years in mold making and 5+ years in tool room machining, with strong skills in mold design theory, inspection,

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Completion of a state-certified mold making apprenticeship preferred.
• Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of mold making experience, including complex mold builds.
• 5+ years of tool room machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new molds and components per customer specifications with minimal oversight.
• Perform advanced repairs, modifications, and refurbishments on existing injection molds.
• Independently set up, program, and operate CNC machining centers, EDM sinkers, and WEDM equipment.
• Create fixtures, jigs, and auxiliary tooling to support production needs.
• Interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, and engineering drawings.
• Troubleshoot mold performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Verify part accuracy using precision inspection equipment and techniques.
• Ensure all work meets quality, dimensional, and functional requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and kick-off meetings, providing technical input to improve manufacturability.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize work to meet quoted hours and delivery deadlines.
• Prepare machining plans, prints, and instructions for helpers or apprentices.
• Document work performed and communicate follow-up actions needed for mold assembly or production.

Skills

Mold making

CNC programming

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Mentoring junior staff

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mold making apprenticeship

Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

Makino CNC

Charmilles Wire EDM

WEDM

Vero

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Viant Medical Inc. in Fremont is seeking an experienced Tool Maker to perform advanced mold making, repair, and modification work with minimal supervision.

You will independently execute complex machining, troubleshoot mold performance issues, and mentor junior teammates, using CNC, EDM, and WEDM equipment to ensure high-quality mold performance per customer specs. The role requires 7+ years in mold making and 5+ years in tool room machining, with strong skills in mold design theory, inspection,