Senior Mold Technician: Maintenance & Repair Expert

Rehrig Pacific; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific is seeking a skilled Mold Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose, and repair injection molds and tooling. You will handle in-press checks, run make-ready tasks, and disassemble molds for periodic maintenance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in injection molding or tool and die, with strong troubleshooting, hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge, and experience with mills, lathes, CNC, and cranes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in injection molding, tool and die, or equivalent background.
• Proficiency in repairing hot runner systems, especially valve gate systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to quickly resolve issues.
• Hands-on experience with mills, lathes, CNC, cranes, and rigging.
• Forklift certification and overhead crane experience.
• Familiarity with large molds (40,000-90,000 lbs.) and stack molds.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical wiring for sensors and switches.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on molds and tooling to keep them in top operating condition.
• Complete in-press mold checks and make-ready preparations to keep production running smoothly.
• Diagnose and repair injection molds (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, hot runner systems, etc.) to maximize uptime.
• Troubleshoot issues such as sticking parts, water leaks, and hydraulic cylinder problems, often collaborating with other departments.
• Machine individual mold components using CNC mills, standard mills, and lathes.
• Maintain proper surface finishes for optimal part release.
• Disassemble molds and hot runners for periodic maintenance and repairs.
• Share your expertise by teaching new skills to team members.
• Follow all safety and quality standards while completing accurate documentation.

Skills

Injection molding

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork & communication

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC milling

Milling machines

Lathes

Cranes & rigging

Hot runner systems repair (valve gate)

Job description

Rehrig Pacific is seeking a skilled Mold Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose, and repair injection molds and tooling. You will handle in-press checks, run make-ready tasks, and disassemble molds for periodic maintenance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in injection molding or tool and die, with strong troubleshooting, hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge, and experience with mills, lathes, CNC, and cranes.