Mold Maker (Injection Molding) - PSC6325

Pay: $28 – 40/Hour+ Full Benefits

Industry: Plastic Injection Molding

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Near Akron, OH

A well-established plastic manufacturing company located near Akron, Ohio, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mold Maker to support the design, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of complex injection molds. This position plays a vital role in ensuring optimal tooling performance and longevity, contributing directly to quality output in a high-volume production environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mold construction, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and fit new injection molds to precise specifications using CNC, EDM, lathes, mills, and grinders.

• Perform complex mold maintenance, repairs, and refurbishments to support production needs.

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble molds with a focus on preventative and corrective maintenance.

• Read and interpret mold designs, technical drawings, and blueprints.

• Analyze tooling failures and implement root cause corrective actions.

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure tooling meets performance and dimensional requirements.

• Maintain accurate records of all mold maintenance, repairs, and tooling status.

• Assist with mold setup and troubleshooting during production as needed.

• Adhere to all safety protocols and best practices during tooling operations.

• Support continuous improvement efforts related to tooling processes and performance.

• Coordinate with external tool shops and suppliers for outsourced repairs or modifications.

• Ensure all molds are returned to production-ready status within required timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a Mold Maker or equivalent in a high-volume injection molding environment.

• Strong knowledge of injection mold design, tool steels, and fabrication processes.

• Proficiency with manual and CNC machining equipment, EDM, and surface grinding.

• Skilled in diagnosing and resolving mold issues such as flash, short shots, and misalignment.

• Experience with precision molds and tight-tolerance tooling.

• Familiarity with CAD/CAM systems and the ability to interpret complex blueprints.

• Deep understanding of cooling, venting, gating, and ejection systems within molds.

• Excellent mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate across departments.

• Strong organizational skills and experience maintaining tooling documentation.

• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing physically demanding tasks.

• Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends when necessary to support production.

This position offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for growth within a highly respected operation.

For more info, please contact:

Maria Abelardo | Recruiting Director
Direct: (754)-241-9507
Email: [email protected]
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