Job Title: Mold Maker

Job Location: Elmhurst, Illinois

· Comet Die & Engraving was founded by Jacob “Honest Jake” Salg who was a journeyman hand engraver who emigrated from Germany in 1898. He settled in Chicago and opened Comet Engraving Company on Franklin Street.

· The company expanded three times to keep pace with the ever growing demands of the plastic industry for injection molds.

· Jake’s son Werner “Skip” presided over the business in the 30s, 40s, and 50s followed by his son-in-law Terry Donlin in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Today Jake’s great grandsons T.J. and Michael Donlin take pride in providing customers with the highest quality tooling.

Must Haves:

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience of mold making

· Experience with plastic injection molding.

· MUST have the ability to use tool room equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, and welding, etc.

· Must have experience working on molds with tight tolerance parts.

· Good communication skills.

· CNC and/or design experience is a PLUS.

· Experience in hot runner repair and maintenance is a PLUS

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); preferred candidate will have completed

· Formal apprenticeship in mold making and/or some college-related coursework.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• CNC: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ability to use tool room equipment: 1 year (Required)
• Mold Making: 3 years (Required)
• Plastic Injection molding: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elmhurst, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road