Mold Maker Plastics Manufacturing Base Salary to 6000hour Billerica MA

Mold Maker - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 60.00/hour - Billerica, MA Our client, a well‑established manufacturer of precision plastic components, is seeking a Mold Maker to join their Tooling team in Billerica, MA. 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 401k with full employer match Tuition reimbursement Overtime opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr AllSearch Professional Staffing