Injection Mold Technician

Injection Mold Technician

The Mold Technician repairs, maintains, and improves complex multi-cavity molds with various hot runner systems to support high-quality plastics injection molding operations. This role inspects molds, performs preventative maintenance, and uses machine tools to fabricate and repair mold components, fixtures, and gauges in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain complex multi-cavity molds equipped with various types of hot runner systems to ensure consistent and reliable production.
• Analyze mold condition for preventative maintenance using check sheets, quality assurance reports, pull shots, and detailed visual inspection.
• Operate machine tools to fabricate, modify, and repair mold components, fixtures, and gauges according to specifications and standards.
• Troubleshoot mold and tooling issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Perform adjustments and fine-tuning on molds and hot runner systems to improve performance, part quality, and cycle times.
• Inspect molds and tooling for wear, damage, or defects and determine appropriate repair or replacement actions.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and modifications to maintain accurate records and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve molding issues and ensure molds meet required performance and quality standards.
• Follow established safety procedures and best practices while working with machine tools, molds, and related equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling, molds, and maintenance processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a toolmaker, mold technician, or in a similar tooling and maintenance role in a plastics injection molding environment.
• Hands-on experience with plastics injection molding and injection mold maintenance, including multi-cavity molds.
• Proficiency working with hot runner systems and understanding their operation, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Strong tool and die background, including construction, alteration, and repair of complicated tools, molds, and gauges.
• Ability to operate machine tools to fabricate and repair mold components, fixtures, and gauges.
• Effective troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving mechanical and tooling issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Approximately four years of on-the-job experience or completion of an apprenticeship, plus additional experience in the construction, alteration, or repair of complex tools, molds, and gauges to meet standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or formal training in toolmaking, tool and die, or a related trade.
• Experience working with complex multi-cavity molds and various hot runner configurations.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with precision machining and measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team in a manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a manufacturing environment where skilled trades and technical expertise are valued and developed over time. The role offers the opportunity to work with complex tooling and advanced molding systems, providing continuous learning and hands-on problem-solving. You will contribute directly to quality and production success while working in a setting that emphasizes safety, precision, and craftsmanship.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility focused on plastics injection molding and tooling. You will work around production equipment, machine tools, molds, and hot runner systems in a shop-floor environment. Most opportunities are on third shift, with schedules typically around 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. or 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and some roles may be available on second shift, generally around 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The work environment requires adherence to safety procedures, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and comfort working in a production setting with machinery and tooling.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grandview, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $72800.00/yr. They offer health, vision and dental benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grandview, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.