Senior Mold Repair Journeyman — Precision Tooling Expert

Lear Corporation; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Traverse City, MI is seeking an experienced Mold Maker/Mold Maintenance professional to set up and operate molding presses, inspect parts, and perform tooling changes to meet customer specifications. You will work with blueprint interpretation, precision measuring, and SPC concepts in a safety-focused environment.

The role emphasizes tooling development, training others, and collaborating with Engineering to correct tooling designs and improve processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 8 years in mold making or mold maintenance or completion of the State approved Mold Maker apprenticeship and DOL journeyman's card.
• Experience with blueprint interpretation, precision measuring, and quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mold presses and inspect parts for defects.
• Perform mold changeovers, maintenance, and tooling adjustments to meet specs.
• Analyze tooling and drawings to ensure tolerance and fit.
• Provide training support to mold PM techs and assist with safety checks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Active learning

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mold Maker apprenticeship program

DOL journeyman's card

Tools

Mold press

Surface grinders

Vertical mill

Engine lathe

Drill press

Band saw

Oxy Acetylene torch

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

Set up and understand how to operate and adjust molding presses in the production of molded component parts using all safety equipment and/or controls provided for the job or machinery. Visually inspect parts and press for defects.

Perform changeover and repair of molds, including maintenance, installation of new tooling, press operations, functions, and settings.

Make tooling adjustments or in process repairs in order to comply with customer specifications. Regrind/sharpen tooling or make new tooling. Perform routine safety checks on all crane and machine equipment used to manufacture or repair mold.

Other duties include, but are not limited, to using a hi low and assist in the training process of the mold PM techs.

Job Rquirements

Requires a mechanical background, experience in the use of micrometers, calipers, and various other precision measuring instruments.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, basic understanding of computers and work within stringent tolerances, and knowledge of S.P.C. (Statistical Process Controls).

Ability to review electronic prints using Soildworks , Auto Cad , or equivalent

Performing blueprint corrections and changes with Engineering Department

Completing paperwork relating to assigning work done to a particular “job”.

Gives a preliminary evaluation of trainees.

Ability to analyze part drawings and proposed tooling, requiring a high degree of originality and imagination to visualize the tool and determine if it will meet the needs of the job and recommend changes where required.

Ability to check tool drawings for errors in dimensions, fits, and clearances.

Ability to plan, layout, and determine manufacturing methods and sequence of operations best suited to make tooling to design specifications.

Ability to use advanced shop math including geometry and trigonometry to verify dimensions and make intricate calculations for hole locations, compound angles, contours, and reference points.

Ability to setup and operate all types of machine tools to perform difficult and exacting operations.

Ability to devise methods of holding, locating, and machining work of unusual shape, eccentric contours, and compound angles.

Ability to perform bench assembly operations including assembly fitting and lapping and make surface plate set-ups to check complex and close tolerance tooling for accuracy of location points, compound angles, and related dimensions and surfaces.

Ability to work from rough sketches and/or general instructions, improvise temporary tooling to provide means of producing parts until regular tooling is available.

Ability to analyze problems concerned with tooling made to specifications but which fails to meet production requirements and recommend changes or alterations.

Ability to perform data-entry operations and have a basic working understanding of the computer.

Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids which may be representative but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work: mold press, surface grinders, vertical mill, engine lathe, drill press, band saw, cutoff saw, pedestal grinder, welder, Oxy Acetylene torch, optical comparator, precision measuring tools, layout tools, hand tools.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Good active learning, time management, communication, and organizational skills.

Position has daily contact with the Production Office, Tool Room, Quality Department, and Tool Crib, occasional contact with Tool Room, Engineering, and Maintenance.

Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

High school diploma or GED required.

Knowledge of arithmetic is required

Basic skills in oral and written communication

Must successfully pass a skills evaluation.

A minimum of 8 years' experience in mold making or mold maintenance or requires you successfully complete the State approved Mold Maker apprenticeship program and have earned State certified DOL journeyman’s card.

Comply with all Environment, Health, and Safety {EH&S}rules and procedures.

Education & Experience Requirements

A minimum of 8 years' experience in mold making or mold maintenance or requires you successfully complete the State approved Mold Maker apprenticeship program and have earned State certified DOL journeyman’s card.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Location Code: 0079

Nearest Major Market: Traverse City
Nearest Secondary Market: Northern Michigan