Mold Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Make a SPLASH with Latham, The Pool Company!

At Latham, The Pool Company, we don't just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.

We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:

• A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.

A little about the position:

Job Summary

The Mold Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that molds remain production ready, structurally sound, and capable of producing high-quality fiberglass shells. Mold Technicians maintain the molds in production ready status. They repair molds and alter molds to fit production needs, In some facilities, Mold Technicians also participate in building new molds from scratch, supporting product development and fleet expansion ready, structurally sound, and capable of producing high-quality fiberglass shells.

Some of What You Will Do:

Perform cosmetic and structural repairs on fiberglass molds, progressing from small surface repair to large refurbishments

· Perform routine mold upkeep

· Cleaning, waxing, buffing and prepping fiberglass molds to maintain smooth, defect-free surfaces and ensure proper release during production.

· Maintain mold floor textures and gelcoat surfaces to preserve finish quality and prevent imperfections in produced pool shells.

· Conduct regular inspections to identify cracks, delamination, wear, warping, or structural degradation. 

Skill Progression & Proficiency Levels:

H40 – Apprentice – Learns these skills: 

1. Understand and know how to use MSDS

2. Learn small cosmetic repairs

3. Learn large repairs with assistance

4. Learn to properly clean, grind, sand, and buff molds

5. Learn to properly apply release agents to new molds

6. Learn to properly maintain and repair mold floor texture

7. Follow safety procedures

8. Must keep a clean work area 

H50 – Intermediate - after learning these skills: 

1. Knows how to repair cracks in molds

2. Knows how to do small repairs

3. Can follow initiator catalyst chart for proper curing

4. Assisting with the level out of molds

5. Assisting with splicing together pools

6. Assisting with the alteration of depth of a standard pool

H60 – Advanced – after learning these skills: 

1. Able to teach others

2. Can independently level molds

3. Independently evaluates a molds condition

H70 – Expert Level after learning these skills: 

1. Keeps track of daily logs

2. Schedules work and meets deadlines

3. Budgets the S&E for Mold

4. Operates all equipment and teaches others the proper use

5. Knows how to prepare plug for mold to be manufactured

6. Evaluates and solves difficult problems and drives solutions

7. Tracks weekly goals and reports to supervisor

What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)  

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.

• Experience working with power tools and pneumatic tools preferred.

• Forklift experience preferred.

• Autobody or fiberglass experience is

  preferred.

Why Join Latham? At Latham, we believe great benefits help employees build rewarding careers. We offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 24/7 telehealth and wellness resources
• Personalized benefits advocacy and support
• Access to leading specialists and expert second opinions
• 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6%, and financial protection benefits
• 3 weeks of PTO accrued annually, increasing with tenure, plus 11 paid holidays
• Mental health, family care, and financial wellness resources

Join a team that's invested in your well-being, your future, and your success. 

Some Important Information for you:

Position Title: Mold Maintenance Technician 

Location: Williams, CA

Employment Type: On-site 

Status: Full-time

Salary Range: $23.17 – 24.15

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets.  Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Bonus:  Discretionary Year - End

Latham, The Pool Company is an  Equal Opportunity Employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  Latham, The Pool Company is a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All offers of employment are subject to applicable pre-employment requirements.