Senior Toolmaker: Mold Repair & Tooling Expert

Plastic Products Co., Inc.; Lindström (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Products Co., Inc. in Lindstrom, MN is seeking a Mold Technician to repair and maintain injection molds and fixtures. You will interpret complex drawings and perform necessary work in a mold shop environment.

The role requires 5 years of mold repairs or machine shop experience, proficiency with grinding, milling, and precision gauging, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Safety, initiative, and strong troubleshooting are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience reading complex prints, sketches or drawings.
• 5+ years of mold repairs or machine shop experience.
• Experience operating manual machines under supervision.
• Experience using precision measuring and gauging equipment.
• Experience with machinists' hand and power tools.
• Willingness to perform other work to meet production demands.
• Adheres to safety rules and practices.
• Independent and takes initiative.
• Able to work overtime occasionally.
• Experience with hot runner manifolds.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of dies, tools, jigs and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling for production orders.
• Perform insert changes on multiple tooling.
• Coordinate with departments for tooling needs and status.
• Grind, mill, polish and fit projects as required.
• Contribute to multiple projects while balancing priorities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Read complex prints

Manual machine tools

Precision measuring tools

Machinists' hand tools

Overtime readiness

Safety practices

Independent

Fast-paced environment

Hot runner manifolds

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Manual machine tools

Precision measuring gauges

Machinist hand tools

Job description

Plastic Products Co., Inc. in Lindstrom, MN is seeking a Mold Technician to repair and maintain injection molds and fixtures. You will interpret complex drawings and perform necessary work in a mold shop environment.

The role requires 5 years of mold repairs or machine shop experience, proficiency with grinding, milling, and precision gauging, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Safety, initiative, and strong troubleshooting are essential for success.