What You'll Do
As a Mold Tooling Technician, you'll work closely with the Tooling and Molding teams to maintain, repair, modify, and improve injection molds to support safe, efficient, and reliable production.
- Perform mold repairs, modifications, and engineering changes while meeting established quality and turnaround requirements.
- Troubleshoot mold-related issues to minimize downtime and support production efficiency.
- Accurately document maintenance, repairs, and modifications in the PMC system in accordance with established work order procedures.
- Use hand tools and specialized tooling equipment to perform mold maintenance, repairs, and adjustments.
- Inspect molds and verify that tooling meets required specifications and engineering standards.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, tooling designs, and mold specifications.
- Perform mold spotting, parting line repairs, and precision hand-working to ensure proper mold fit and function.
- Fabricate, modify, and repair tooling components and related equipment as needed.
- Ensure the proper tools, equipment, and materials are available before beginning work.
- Collaborate with the Tooling and Molding teams to identify problems, implement solutions, and support continuous improvement efforts.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented technician with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma or GED, with at least six years of directly related experience, or successful completion of an apprenticeship program.
- Proficiency in using hand tools and equipment for mold maintenance, repair, and modification.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tooling designs, and technical specifications.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and meeting production requirements.
Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus!
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in a technical or manufacturing-related field.
- At least two years of experience in injection molding or a related production environment.
- Experience with CNC machining and precision tooling.
- Welding and metal fabrication experience.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or toolroom environment.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to document work and maintain accurate records.