Senior Mold Repair Technician — Precision Injection Molds

1710 embecta Medical I LLC; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

embecta is seeking a skilled mold repair technician to troubleshoot and repair injection molds. You will read blueprints, assemble components, and verify tolerances using precision measuring tools.

The role includes maintaining documentation, supporting mold design changes, and training new personnel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with lathes, milling machines, grinders, and OHM meters is essential, as is a strong math foundation and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Experience with reading blueprints and interpreting geometric tolerances.
• Ability to fabricate or repair mold components to print specifications.
• Proficiency in using precision measurement tools and basic math.
• Willingness to train new mold repair personnel and document work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair injection molds.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble molds and components.
• Measure tolerances with micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
• Verify steel dimensions and document inspection results.
• Follow work orders and maintain maintenance records.
• Operate shop tools and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Provide design-change recommendations for molds and components.
• Support shift needs and ensure regular attendance.

Skills

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Machining tools operation

English proficiency

CAD knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training in mold making/repair or tool & die

Associate degree in mold making/repair or tool & die

8+ years experience in tool & die or mold repair

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Ded-Tru grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Drill press

OHM meter

Job description

embecta is seeking a skilled mold repair technician to troubleshoot and repair injection molds. You will read blueprints, assemble components, and verify tolerances using precision measuring tools.

The role includes maintaining documentation, supporting mold design changes, and training new personnel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with lathes, milling machines, grinders, and OHM meters is essential, as is a strong math foundation and fluency in English.