Tool and Mold Maker | 1st Shift

Witt/Kieffer; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing partner as a Tool and Mold Maker, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing mold tooling for high-volume production. This position requires a blend of technical skills and hands-on experience, ensuring that production runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll work with advanced machinery and collaborate with skilled professionals to deliver high-quality components. If you're passionate about precision and craftsmanship, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values quality and innovation in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in CNC, Mold Making, or similar fields.
• Experience with manual mills, lathes, and grinders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mold tooling for production.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair molds as needed.

Skills

CNC Machining

Mold Making

Manual Mills Operation

Lathe Operation

Precision Measuring Instruments

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Manual Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

About the Organization

Solidify Manufacturing defies the status quo as a domestic contract manufacturing partner that exceeds expectations on quality, delivery, and price - every time. Willing to invest in the resources needed to streamline efficiency and drive down cost, we are committed to setting up each program for success by creating the optimal combination of process, environment, and technology.

With expertise across a wide range of capabilities, including injection molding, blow molding, and thermoset molding, we bring the holistic perspective to manufacture high-quality parts across many applications and the discipline from our 80/20 focus to know where we can produce the greatest sustainable value for our customers. We don't want to be everything to everybody or anybody. We want to crush the competition and be the best contract manufacturing partner on those jobs where we drive the greatest impact with our decidedly better high-volume molding efficiencies.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Tool and Mold Maker is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mold tooling to support high-volume production molding operations.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform preventative maintenance including lubricating, cleaning, polishing, and deburring of molds and related components.
2. Repair molds to support production demand and the manufacturing machine operators.
3. Work with Sr. Tool and Mold Maker on disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of heated manifolds, runners, water lines, cores, cams, and ejector pins.
4. Fabricate and build mold components such as ejector pins or blades.
5. Follow blueprints and engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances.
6. Set up and operate tool room equipment, including manual mills, lathes, and grinders.
7. Use a variety of tool maker and machine tools.
8. Use a variety of precision toolmaker measuring instruments.
9. Participate in mold and design for manufacturability reviews.
10. Maintain an organized work area to maximize efficiency and safety.
11. Work independently with no supervision.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, Skills, and/or Experience Required:

1. High School Diploma/GED Required.
2. 3 years of previous relevant experience required (CNC, Swiss, Mold Making, etc).
3. Previous machining experience maintaining plastic injection molds and related tooling preferred.
4. Experience in setup and operation of manual mills, lathes, and grinders preferred.
5. CNC machinist experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

1. Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
2. Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing-pulling, and reaching throughout the entire shift.
3. Manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
4. Ability to operate heavy machinery.

Shift: First

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.