ToolingMolding Maker Join a High Performing Team 3rd Shift 10pm6am NEW OPPORTUNITY

International Automotive Components; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Company events

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

International Automotive Components in Arlington, TX is seeking a permanent, full-time Tool/Mold Maker for the 3rd shift (10pm-6am). You will set up and operate lathes, milling machines, EDMs, and grinders, repair and maintain injection molds, and train apprentices in tool room operations.

The role requires 5–10 years of mold-making experience, strong polishing skills, and the ability to manage projects and revisions. Health benefits and 401(k) are part of the package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Broad knowledge of molding and injection mold repair with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical problems.
• 5-10 years of mold-making, repair, and maintenance experience.
• Strong experience with stoning and polishing mold components.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, EDMs, and grinders.
• Tool assembly/disassembly.
• Mold repair and maintenance including Red Tag work orders.
• Instructs other toolmakers and apprentices in operation and setup of tool room equipment.
• Welding TIG/MIG and micro-welding.
• Constructs injection molds from basic to high complexity.
• Completes engineering changes and revisions to injection molds.
• Repairs injection mold cavities and cores due to damage or wear.
• Builds fixtures and gauges as needed.
• Performs Project Leader duties on a new mold or major revision and is responsible for project quality.
• Would be assisted by an apprentice or another toolmaker for setups and machining methods.
• Observe all health and safety requirements and maintain a neat work area.
• Performs reasonably related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mold making

Machine operation

Welding (TIG/MIG)

Inspection/Polishing

Mentoring apprentices

Education

High school diploma or GED

5-10 years mold-making experience

Knowledge of hydraulics/electrical/mechanical troubleshooting

Tools

Lathe

Milling machines

EDM

Surface grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Job description

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a permanent, full-time Tool/Mold Maker for 3rd Shift (10pm-6am) at our Arlington, TX facility.

General Job Duties:

• Sets up and operates lathes, milling machines, electrical discharge machines, and surface and cylindrical grinders.
• Tool assembly/disassembly.
• Mold repair and maintenance including Red Tag work order processing.
• Instructs other toolmakers and apprentices in the operation and set up of tool room equipment.
• Welding Tig/MiG and micro-welding.
• Constructs injection molds from basic to high complexity.
• Completes engineering changes and revisions to injection molds.
• Repairs injection mold cavities and cores due to damage or wear.
• Builds fixtures and gages as needed.
• Performs Project Leader duties (as assigned) on a new mold or major revision and is responsible for the quality of the project.
• Would be assisted by an apprentice or another toolmaker who would help them with setups and machining methods.
• Observe all health and safety requirements and maintain the work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Performs reasonably related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Broad knowledge of molding and injection mold repair with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical problems.
• 5-10 years of mold-making, repair, and maintenance experience.
• Strong experience with stoning and polishing mold components.

We want to talk to you if you have:

• Broad knowledge of molding and injection mold repair with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical problems.
• 5-10 years of mold-making, repair, and maintenance experience.
• Strong experience with stoning and polishing mold components.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand on feet and/or sit 8-12 hours a day and lift to 40lbs on an occasional basis and 15 lbs regularly. Must be able to perform overhead work as well as work below the waist.

IAC Perks:

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Company events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)