Skilled Mold Maker & Repair - 1st Shift

Hoffer Plastics Corporation; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Hoffer Plastics Corporation is seeking a Mold Maker / Mold Repair on 1st shift to maintain and repair injection molds. The role emphasizes precision, tool calibration, and adherence to customer specifications in a manufacturing setting.

Starting pay ranges from $30.00 to $38.00 per hour, based on experience, with full training and comprehensive benefits. Shift hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm, offering growth opportunities and a stable production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; TMA certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of experience required in mold making/repair.
• Extensive knowledge of mold function and repair in a plastic injection environment.
• Ability to calibrate tools related to the tool room.
• Experience with EDM, jig grinding, lathes, mills, grinders, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to plastic injection molds.
• Modify and repair molds, jigs and fixtures with high precision.
• Diagnose problems and determine corrective actions on injection molds.
• Grind complex forms to very close tolerances.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and document work performed.
• Collaborate with team and adapt to additional duties as needed.

Skills

Mold making

Mold repair

Close tolerances

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EDM

Jig Grinding

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Job description

Hoffer Plastics Corporation is seeking a Mold Maker / Mold Repair on 1st shift to maintain and repair injection molds. The role emphasizes precision, tool calibration, and adherence to customer specifications in a manufacturing setting.

Starting pay ranges from $30.00 to $38.00 per hour, based on experience, with full training and comprehensive benefits. Shift hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm, offering growth opportunities and a stable production environment.