Senior Mold Technician: Uptime, Diagnostics & Repairs

Rehrig Pacific Company; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance, tooling changes, and mold repairs on large injection molds. You will conduct in-press checks and prepare tooling to keep production running.

The role requires hands-on experience with mills, lathes, CNC, cranes, and rigging, along with strong troubleshooting and teamwork. You will follow safety and quality standards and document activities accurately.

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.
• 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

Mold maintenance

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics & pneumatics

CNC mills & lathes

Forklift certification

Electrical wiring knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC mills

Lathes

Cranes

Rigging

Overhead crane experience

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance, tooling changes, and mold repairs on large injection molds. You will conduct in-press checks and prepare tooling to keep production running.

The role requires hands-on experience with mills, lathes, CNC, cranes, and rigging, along with strong troubleshooting and teamwork. You will follow safety and quality standards and document activities accurately.