Plastic Injection Mold Builder
MAYER TOOL & ENGINEERING INC
- Sturgis, MI
- $25.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Air-Conditioned Facility
- Family Owned Business
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Mold Construction: Build, assemble, and maintain plastic injection molds, ensuring they meet quality standards and specifications.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models to fabricate molds and components.
- Precision Machining: Use precision equipment such as CNC machines, lathes, grinders, and EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) to shape mold components to exact specifications.
- Mold Repair and Maintenance: Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on molds to ensure continued high-performance functionality and longevity.
- Testing and Troubleshooting: Conduct tests on molds to check for defects and make adjustments as necessary. Troubleshoot mold-related issues during the manufacturing process.
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and quality control teams to ensure molds are built to specifications and meet production deadlines.
- Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, following all safety protocols and maintaining equipment.
- Documentation: Keep accurate records of mold designs, repairs, and maintenance for future reference.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on new mold-building techniques, tools, and technologies to continually improve efficiency and mold quality.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or apprenticeship in mold building, machining, or a related field preferred.
- Must be knowledgeable with using precise measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, play-checks, height gauges, etc.
- 3+ years of experience in plastic injection mold building or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and CAD software.
- Experience with CNC machining, lathes, mills, EDM, and other precision tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to lift heavy materials and work in a physically demanding environment.
- Experience with mold design software (such as Cimatron, SolidWorks, Mastercam, or similar).
- Familiar with of plastic materials and injection molding processes.
- Experience in troubleshooting complex molding issues and optimizing designs.
- Ability to stand, sit, and work with hands for long periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a workshop environment with various machinery and tools.
- Competitive wage and benefits package.
- Opportunity for career growth and skill development.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Work with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies in the plastic injection molding industry.