Tool and Die Maker/Mold Makers

Superior Tooling, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plastics manufacturing sector is hiring a Tool & Die Mold Maker for its Wake Forest location. Ideal candidates will have experience in mold building, technical expertise, and a teamwork-oriented attitude. Join a committed team in a climate-controlled environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in tool and die making preferred: 3-5 years.
• Ability to stand for shift durations and lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Experience with various machining equipment and repair of molds.

Responsibilities

• Plan operations for the fabrication of dies, tools, and assemblies.
• Inspect and repair tools and dies, ensuring quality standards.
• Utilize sketches and blueprints to assemble and modify tools.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Mathematical skills

Blueprint reading

CNC machining

Die and mold repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of apprenticeship program or trade school diploma

Tools

CNC lathe

Grinders

Dial indicators

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $40.00/hr

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Position: We are currently hiring for Tool & Die Mold Maker in our Wake Forest, NC Manufacturing Site.

Who we are: We specialize in building plastic injection molds, blow molds for medical industry, bottle molding, die casting and tooling, compression molds, jigs, and fixtures, stamping dies, and precision machine work. ISO 9001 Certified Business. AMBA Member

Location: Wake Forest, North Carolina Day Shift-Full Time Position

Join us if you are interested in working in focused friendly, financially sound, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. We are privately owned company and have been in business since 1985

We are looking for:

· Our Tool & Die position is integral to our continued success and part of our team providing strategic alignment with our customers and stake holders. We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on creative craftsman seeking a permanent position in our dynamic field – Mold Building Experience Preferred

· Our team of skilled tool and die makers belong to a company dedicated to success and hard work. As a tool and die maker with us, you will get to use blueprints to determine project specifications, set up and operate machine tools, finish, and adjust parts, and test tools to ensure quality standards are met. You will also get to make use of your outstanding mechanical and mathematical skills while crafting molds, tools and dies. This position is excellent for anyone with exceptional technical expertise and a positive, team-oriented attitude looking to work for a company where they can grow and hone their skills.

· Experienced / Capable of machining on Wire, Sinker, Grinding, CNC Lathe, 5-Axis hard milling equipment

Responsibilities include:

· Use sketches, blueprints, specifications, and models to plan operations for the fabrication of dies, tools and assemblies, ensuring safety and maximum efficiency

· Verify dimensions of finished parts to ensure they conform to specifications using dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers, and micrometers

· Utilize hand and machine tools to assemble parts of tools and dies and to repair and modify gauges, jigs, and dies

· Design templates and jigs to be used as work aids for convenient fabrication of products and parts

· Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality

· Repairs dies, molds, and tools when needed; disassembles molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired

· Diagnose and troubleshoot problems and perform repairs on tools, inserts, cavities and core blocks that are part of the mold build

· Capable of utilizing CNC lathe, grinders, mold repair and inspections

· File and finish workpieces using the appropriate hand tools to ensure products are smooth and that they fit together properly

· Select the appropriate metals and materials to be used based on properties, ensuring they meet project specification

Education / Experience

Job Skills and Qualifications

Required:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Must be able to stand for shift durations

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively

Preferred Skills

· Completion of apprenticeship program or trade school diploma program

· Three to five years of experience in tool and die making

Superior Tool, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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