Tool & Die Technician: Mold Repair Pro, 1st Shift

Advastar, Inc; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 46,838 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Job summary

Advastar, Inc. in Kansas City, MO seeks a Tool & Die Technician for the 1st shift to repair multi-cavity injection molds and oversee apprentices. You will read blueprints and use machine tools to maintain tooling, with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires a high school diploma plus a 4-year apprenticeship and 4 years of mold/tool repair experience, knowledge of hot runners, tight tolerances, and the ability to lift 50–100 lbs with mandatory overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; 4-year apprenticeship + 4 years experience in tool/mold repair.
• Hot runners; .0005" tolerances; machine tools; 10-15 yrs typical.
• Knowledge of trigonometry, machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders).
• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs; mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain multi-cavity injection molds with hot runner systems.
• Analyze mold conditions, fabricate/repair parts using machine tools.
• Fit components to tight tolerances, read blueprints, oversee apprentices.
• Log repairs, ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Minor welding/fabrication
• Oversee Apprentices

Job description

Advastar, Inc. in Kansas City, MO seeks a Tool & Die Technician for the 1st shift to repair multi-cavity injection molds and oversee apprentices. You will read blueprints and use machine tools to maintain tooling, with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires a high school diploma plus a 4-year apprenticeship and 4 years of mold/tool repair experience, knowledge of hot runners, tight tolerances, and the ability to lift 50–100 lbs with mandatory overtime.