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Lead Mold Maintenance Technician (Band IX)

CARRIS REELS GROUP
Rutland, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

Make an Impact Where It Matters

We’re looking for a skilled Lead Mold Maintenance Technician to take ownership of mold performance, team leadership, and continuous improvement in a high-performing injection molding environment. In this role, you won’t just maintain molds—you’ll drive uptime, mentor technicians, and partner across teams to ensure world-class quality and efficiency.

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives on solving complex problems and improving processes, this is an opportunity to step into a highly visible, high-impact role.


What You’ll Do

As a key leader on our maintenance team, you will:

  • Lead & Develop a Team – Guide, support, and hold accountable a team of mold maintenance technicians while reinforcing safety and quality standards
  • Own Mold Performance – Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and full tear-downs/rebuilds to ensure molds are production-ready
  • Troubleshoot with Expertise – Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime
  • Drive Quality – Inspect molds and molded parts, partnering with production to ensure consistent, high-quality output
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Work closely with engineering and production teams to solve problems and improve processes
  • Improve the Operation – Identify and implement opportunities to reduce downtime and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Manage Tools & Inventory – Ensure critical parts, tools, and supplies are available when needed
  • Document & Standardize – Maintain accurate maintenance records and help evolve SOPs and best practices

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

We believe in rewarding our employee-owners and creating a stable, supportive work environment:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Build long-term wealth
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
  • Weekly Pay
  • Consistent, Year-Round Schedules
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company Gear & Additional Perks

Compensation

$29.20 – $34.90/hour
($60,736 – $75,592 annually), based on experience and qualifications


Ready to Lead and Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a critical role in a growing, team-oriented manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

What You Bring

We’re looking for a strong technical leader with:

  • 5 years of mold maintenance experience, including 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
  • Deep expertise in mold repair and injection molding systems
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
  • Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Effective communication and team leadership abilities
  • Familiarity with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards
  • Basic computer skills (ERP systems, Microsoft Office)

Preferred:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
  • Certifications such as RJG Master Molder, Lean Six Sigma, or similar

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and chemicals
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50–75 lbs
  • May require occasional overtime, weekend work, or on-call support

Salary : $29 - $35

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