Tool Mold Maker - 1st shift Direct Hire

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Toolmaker/Mold Maker in Menomonee Falls, responsible for building tooling and maintaining molds. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in plastic injection molding, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This role involves direct oversight of mold maintenance and assisting in training lower-level technicians.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plastic injection molding experience or apprenticeship.
• Knowledge in mold-building techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD designs.

Responsibilities

• Build new tooling per CAD or detailed prints.
• Perform mold maintenance and in-press mold changes.
• Identify tooling problems and communicate with lead mold maker.

Skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification

Tools

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