Tool Mold Maker - 1st shift Direct Hire

Davita Inc.; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare industry is seeking a Toolmaker/Mold maker to create and maintain tooling for production. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in plastic injection molding, along with a strong understanding of modern mold-building techniques. Responsibilities include collaborating with the lead mold maker and ensuring quality standards are met while maintaining a safe workspace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plastic injection molding building experience or apprenticeship completion.
• Ability to read and analyze CAD plans.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build new tooling per CAD or detailed prints.
• Evaluate and maintain existing molds.
• Train maintenance technicians and apprentices.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of mold-building techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification/degree

Tools

Own precision tools

Job description

Job Description:

What You Will Do:

The Toolmaker/Mold maker is responsible for working with the lead mold maker to build new tooling per CAD or detailed prints, evaluate, maintain, and repair existing molds and production tooling.

• Must be able to build new tooling and components with minimum supervision


• Identify and communicate any possible tooling problems to the lead mold maker or supervisor


• Must be able to work well with lead mold makers and train mold maintenance technicians and apprentices


• Must be able to operate all tool room equipment


• Must be able to perform mold maintenance and in-press mold changes


• Must be willing to work overtime based on production needs

Other Functions

• Work with QA to identify quality concerns


• Maintain a clean and safe work area


• Performs other tasks as assigned


• Required Personal Protective Equipment: safety shoes are to be worn at all times during your scheduled work hours.

What You Bring (Qualifications):

• 3+ years of plastic injection molding building experience or successful completion of an apprenticeship program


• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification/degree is preferred.

• High School diploma or equivalent required


• Knowledgeable in current mold-building techniques. This individual should have solid manufacturing concepts in plastic injection mold building

• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering designs and computer-based CAD plans and models.

• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills


• Must have good problem-solving skills and be detail-oriented


• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions


• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.


• Must have own precision tools


• Prior forklift experience preferred