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Mold Maker II

Seaway Plastics
Vadnais Heights, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Take responsibility to ensure jobs are completed on time.
  • Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team including Tooling Engineers, CNC Machinists, and EDM Machinists.
  • Assemble molds of any complexity with minimal supervision to meet customer approval.
  • Plan and schedule minor jobs to meet quoted delivery dates.
  • Coordinate with Tool Room Supervisor to align with project deadlines.
  • Disassemble and troubleshoot molds; develop and execute plans to correct issues within reasonable time and cost constraints.
  • Perform inspection procedures efficiently and cost-effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Wire runner-less molds independently.
  • Determine timing and assemble molds with rack and gear systems, including hydraulic cylinder setups.
  • Operate necessary shop equipment safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Communicate effectively with outside vendors; prepare necessary prints or sketches for outsourced work.
  • Use Mastercam software to view designs and create manufacturing prints.
  • Fit parting lines and shutoffs for injection and LSR molds.
  • Manage and perform minor mold repairs.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Valid identification and authorization to work in the United States.
  • Completion of 2-year technical/trade school program in tool making or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in mold making within a tool shop environment.
  • Extensive experience in precision surface grinding or 5 years working with CNC milling, EDM, or Wire EDM processes.
  • Strong technical math skills, including geometry, trigonometry, and print reading.
  • Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully across departments.
  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).
  • Ability to operate and use Mastercam software for viewing designs and prints.
  • Thorough knowledge of mold building processes and shop operations.
  • Skilled in using precision measuring tools common in mold making.
  • Physical ability to walk and climb stairs in a shop/office environment.
  • Able to lift up to 70 pounds and move heavier objects using proper equipment.
  • Strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
  • Certified or experienced in safely operating forklifts and overhead hoists.

 

Benefits Include

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • STD/LTD
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Gym Reimbursement
For California Residents

We may collect the following categories of personal information in connection with the submission of your resume or application materials to us for employment, and if hired, your employment with us: identifiers (e.g., name, address, email address, birthdate); personal records (e.g., telephone number, signature, education information, criminal background information, passport number and visa information); consumer characteristics (e.g., sex, marital status, veteran status, race, disability, sexual orientation); professional or employment information (e.g., resume, cover letter, employment history, background check forms, references, certifications, transcripts and languages spoken); and inferences from personal information collected (e.g., a profile reflecting abilities and aptitudes).

The above categories of personal information are collected for the following business purposes: performing recruitment and hiring services; processing interactions and transactions (e.g., to comply with federal and state laws requiring us to maintain certain records, managing the workforce); and security (e.g., detecting security incidents, protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity).

For additional details and questions, contact us at hr@seawayplastics.com

Salary : $26 - $34

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