Senior Mold Technician: Maximize Injection Mold Uptime

rehrig; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to safely perform preventive maintenance, tooling changeovers, and mold repairs on large injection molds. You will help maximize uptime and production efficiency by keeping molds and tooling in top condition and by performing in-press checks and make-ready work.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in injection molding or tool and die, strong diagnostic abilities, and hands-on experience with mills, lathes, CNC, cranes, and forklift

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.

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

Troubleshooting

CNC milling

Lathes

Forklift

Electrical wiring

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Hydraulic systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to safely perform preventive maintenance, tooling changeovers, and mold repairs on large injection molds. You will help maximize uptime and production efficiency by keeping molds and tooling in top condition and by performing in-press checks and make-ready work.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in injection molding or tool and die, strong diagnostic abilities, and hands-on experience with mills, lathes, CNC, cranes, and forklift