Tool Mold Maker - 1st shift Direct Hire

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

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector seeks a Toolmaker/Mold maker in Milwaukee. This role involves building and maintaining tooling for production while collaborating with lead mold makers and trainees. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in plastic injection molding and the ability to interpret detailed prints and CAD designs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plastic injection molding building experience or apprenticeship completion.
• Ability to read and analyze engineering designs and CAD models.
• Must have own precision tools and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build new tooling and components with minimal supervision.
• Perform mold maintenance and in-press mold changes.
• Work with QA to identify and resolve quality concerns.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

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