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Mold Maker

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Mold Maker

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: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

All inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence.

Keywords

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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