Mold Maker - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 60.00/hour - Chaska, MN
Chaska, MN
Full Time
Paid
Responsibilities
Mold Maker - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 60.00/hour - Chaska, MN
Our client, a well-established manufacturer of precision plastic components, is seeking a Mold Maker to join their Tooling team in Chaska, MN. This hands-on position is responsible for building, repairing, maintaining, and improving high-precision production molds and tooling used in a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced Mold Maker looking to work with advanced machining equipment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and high-quality production.
Openings are currently available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. Shift schedules, shift premiums, and overtime opportunities vary by shift.
Responsibilities:
Fabricate, modify, and repair precision mold components, inserts, and tooling used in plastic manufacturing
Perform mold maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize production downtime
Build, assemble, disassemble, clean, and reassemble production molds according to established procedures
Operate precision machining equipment including CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, EDM equipment (wire and sinker), grinders, and other toolroom machinery
Diagnose tooling issues and recommend corrective actions to improve mold performance and production efficiency
Maintain accurate mold history, maintenance records, and tooling documentation
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tooling prints, and technical documentation
Support production objectives through collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability, quality, and efficiency
Follow established safety and quality procedures
Qualifications:
Completion of a technical training program or apprenticeship in mold fabrication, mold making, tool and die, precision machining, or 5+ years of experience in Mold Making
3+ years of applicable experience building, repairing, and maintaining production molds
Experience operating machining equipment such as CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, EDM machines, grinders, or similar precision machining equipment
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
Basic computer and data entry skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
Ability to work overtime and participate in on-call rotations as needed
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Compensation:
Base salary in the 30.00 - 60.00/hour range
Openings available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
10% shift premium for eligible shifts
Potential $3,000 sign-on bonus
Annual performance bonus opportunity
Three weeks of paid vacation annually
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance