Shop Hand (High School)

Herman Mold; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Reference for college or future jobs

Potential full-time apprenticeship

Paid hands-on experience

Job summary

HermanMold+Tooling, Inc. in Fairfield, IA is seeking a part-time trainee to learn mold making and tooling. No experience needed; you’ll work alongside experienced mold makers and machinists.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure, learn shop safety, and have the opportunity to grow into a full-time role or apprenticeship after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school, 16 years or older required.
• Interest in hands-on work with tools or machines.
• Willing to learn and ask questions; dependable and punctual.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Keep shop floor and work areas clean and organized.
• Help polish and finish mold parts.
• Deburr and clean parts for assembly readiness.
• Assist mold makers with simple tasks and moving parts.

Skills

Hand and tool use

Dependable

Willing to learn

Ability to stand and lift 40 lbs

Education

High school student (16+)

Job description

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves: H&H Mold and Tooling Inc. is now HermanMold+Tooling,inc.

Herman Mold + Tooling is a local, Fairfield, Iowa, company that manufactures aluminum molds used to make plastic products. Backed by 39 years of experience, we combine precision engineering with custom tooling to build specialized extrusion blow molds. This allows our clients to produce durable, high-performance hollow products, ranging from heavy-duty industrial containers and traffic safety gear to complex automotive components. Today, we proudly serve a variety of industries, including construction, agriculture equipment, automotive, lawn and garden, and consumer products.

About the Job

Interested in how things are made? This part-time role is a great way to earn money while getting real experience in a skilled trade. You’ll work alongside experienced mold makers and machinists, learn how molds are built, and see if a career in manufacturing in the plastics industry is right for you. No experience needed. We’ll teach you.

What You’ll Do

• Keep the shop floor, work areas, and tools clean and organized
• Help polish and finish mold parts
• Deburr and clean parts to get them ready for assembly
• Assist mold makers with simple tasks and moving parts and materials
• Organize and stock supplies
• Learn and follow all shop safety rules and wear required safety gear

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in high school, at least 16 years old
• Interest in working with your hands, tools, or machines
• Dependable and on time
• Willing to learn and ask questions
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs
• Shop class, FFA, robotics, or similar experience is a plus but not required

What You’ll Get

• Paid, hands-on experience in a skilled trade
• Training from experienced mold makers and machinists
• A reference for college, trade school, or future jobs
• The chance to grow into a full-time role or apprenticeship after graduation