Senior Mold Maker - Precision CNC & Mold Repair

MME group Inc.; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Job summary

Seaway Plastics seeks a Mold Maker in Minnesota to take ownership of mold assembly, repair, and inspection, working with Tooling Engineers, CNC Machinists, and EDM specialists to meet customer deadlines.

Responsibilities include using Mastercam to view designs, planning minor jobs, and safely operating shop equipment; candidates should have 5+ years in mold making and a 2-year technical program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a 2-year technical/trade school program in tool making or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of mold making in a tool shop environment
• Extensive experience in precision surface grinding or 5+ years with CNC milling/EDM/Wire EDM
• Strong math skills including geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to read and interpret prints and geometric tolerances
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Mastercam experience for viewing designs and prints
• Knowledge of mold building processes and shop operations
• Proficient with precision measuring tools
• Physical ability to lift up to 70 pounds and use proper equipment
• Forklift and overhead hoist operation certification/experience

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility to ensure jobs are completed on time
• Collaborate with Tooling Engineers, CNC Machinists, and EDM Machinists
• Assemble molds of any complexity with minimal supervision
• Plan and schedule minor jobs to meet delivery dates
• Coordinate with Tool Room Supervisor to align with deadlines
• Disassemble and troubleshoot molds and implement corrective plans
• Perform inspection procedures efficiently and cost-effectively
• Wire runner-less molds independently
• Determine timing and assemble molds with rack and gear systems
• Operate shop equipment safely with minimal supervision
• Communicate with outside vendors; prepare prints/sketches for outsourced work
• Use Mastercam to view designs and create manufacturing prints
• Fit parting lines and shutoffs for molds
• Manage and perform minor mold repairs
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Mold making

CNC milling

EDM/Wire EDM

Mastercam

Geometry

Print reading

Team collaboration

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical/trade school in tool making

Tools

Mastercam

CNC Milling

EDM

Wire EDM

Job description

Seaway Plastics seeks a Mold Maker in Minnesota to take ownership of mold assembly, repair, and inspection, working with Tooling Engineers, CNC Machinists, and EDM specialists to meet customer deadlines.

Responsibilities include using Mastercam to view designs, planning minor jobs, and safely operating shop equipment; candidates should have 5+ years in mold making and a 2-year technical program.