Tooling/Mold Technician - Hands-On Injection Expert

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off and company hol

No-cost weekly uniform service

Annual boot allowance

Hands-on experience with a wide range“

Job summary

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking a Tooling / Mold Technician to keep injection molds running safely and efficiently on the production floor. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance, collaborating with Process Technicians, Operators, Quality, and Supervisors to minimize downtime.

You will teardown and rebuild molds, service hot runner systems, inspect cooling lines, read mold prints, and document PMs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on tooling experience in a plastic injection molding facility.
• Strong working knowledge of injection molds and mold function.
• Experience working directly on molds in the press in a production environment.
• Comfortable troubleshooting under pressure and making quick, sound decisions.
• Experience with hot runner systems (DME, Husky, Mold-Masters, Synventive, or similar).
• Ability to read mold prints and understand mold construction.
• Solid mechanical skills and comfort using hand tools, measuring tools, and shop equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• 5+ years CNC mill programming and set-up.
• 5+ years G code and CADD/CAM experience.
• Must be able to run all manual toolroom equipment (mill, lathe, surface grinder).
• EDM sinker and wire experience.
• Experience working on mold with an overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mold-related production issues directly in the press (flash, short shots, sticking parts, cosmetic defects).
• Tear down molds for repair and preventative maintenance.
• Clean, polish, lubricate, and replace mold components (pins, bushings, lifters, slides, ejectors).
• Work on hot runner systems, including diagnosing heaters, thermocouples, leaks, and wiring issues.
• Inspect cooling lines, vents, and parting lines to ensure proper mold performance.
• Perform emergency mold repairs to get production back up and running quickly.
• Support new mold trials, startups, and process changes.
• Work closely with Process Technicians, Operators, Quality, and Supervisors on the floor.
• Identify recurring tooling issues and suggest practical fixes or improvements.
• Keep tooling PMs and repair documentation up to date.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Weld, machine, grind, burn, polish, and handwork damaged area.
• Use CADD and manual measurements to reverse engineer damaged components.

Skills

Mold troubleshooting

Hands-on mechanical skills

Read mold prints

CNC programming

G code / CAD/CAM

Team collaboration

Independence

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

IQMS

HAAS CNC mill

CNC programming

CADD/CAM

Job description

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking a Tooling / Mold Technician to keep injection molds running safely and efficiently on the production floor. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance, collaborating with Process Technicians, Operators, Quality, and Supervisors to minimize downtime.

You will teardown and rebuild molds, service hot runner systems, inspect cooling lines, read mold prints, and document PMs.