Mold Maker
- Carol Stream, IL, United States
$30 to $38 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $30 to $38 USD / hour
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5–10+ years of hands-on mold making, toolmaking, or tool & die experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
An established precision manufacturer is seeking experienced Mold Makers for both 1st and 2nd shifts. This is a hands-on position for a skilled tradesperson who can take tooling from print through machining, fitting, assembly, and final inspection.
Completion of a formal Mold Maker, Toolmaker, or Tool & Die apprenticeship is required.
Responsibilities
- Build, assemble, repair, modify, and maintain molds and precision tooling.
- Set up and operate conventional and CNC machining equipment.
- Perform milling, turning, grinding, drilling, fitting, and related machining operations.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and tooling specifications.
- Machine and inspect components to tight tolerances.
- Perform bench work, fitting, spotting, polishing, and hand finishing.
- Troubleshoot mold/tooling problems and determine required repairs or modifications.
- Make tooling adjustments to improve quality and production performance.
- Partner with Engineering and Production to resolve mold and tooling issues.
- Inspect work using micrometers, indicators, height gauges, gauge blocks, calipers, and other precision instruments.
Qualifications
- Completed Mold Maker, Toolmaker, or Tool & Die apprenticeship required.
- 5–10+ years of hands-on mold making, toolmaking, or tool & die experience.
- Experience personally building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining molds/tooling.
- Background in a mold shop, toolroom, precision job shop, or similar environment.
- Strong manual machining skills, particularly mills and surface grinders.
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
- Experience holding tight tolerances and performing precision inspection.
- Strong bench work, fitting, spotting, polishing, and hand-finishing skills.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot tooling and mold problems.
- CNC milling and EDM experience are valuable.
Shifts
1st Shift and 2nd Shift opportunities available.
Interested?
For confidential consideration, contact:
Alana Seddon Phone: 785-783-6703 Email: alana.seddon@gogpac.com
All inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence.
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