What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mold Maker (Mastercam) position at The Davis Companies?
🔥 Now Hiring: Mold Maker / Toolmaker / Injection Mold Technician 🔧
Precision Machining • Injection Molding • CNC • EDM • Mold Assembly • Medical Manufacturing
If you’re a skilled Mold Maker who thrives on precision, problem‑solving, and building high‑performance tooling, this is your chance to join a team where craftsmanship, innovation, and quality truly matter. Step into a role where your expertise directly impacts production excellence in a fast‑growing, high‑tech manufacturing environment.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Mold Maker to support the machining, fabrication, assembly, repair, and preventive maintenance of injection molds used in a regulated manufacturing environment. You’ll work hands‑on with complex tooling, collaborate across departments, and help drive continuous improvement in mold performance and reliability.
What You’ll Do
Machining & Fabrication
- Provide technical input on mold design, manufacturability, and quoting.
- Set up and operate CNC machines, mills, lathes, and EDM equipment.
- Interpret blueprints, CAD files, and technical instructions to machine components to tight tolerances.
- Select machining strategies based on steel types (H13, S7, P20, SS, etc.) and hardness levels.
- Fabricate cores, cavities, ejector systems, and perform finish machining and grinding.
Mold Assembly, Testing & Troubleshooting
- Assemble molds and verify proper fit, function, and alignment of all mechanisms.
- Inspect critical surfaces and dimensions for accuracy and finish quality.
- Troubleshoot issues during assembly, testing, or production and develop corrective actions.
- Perform repairs, engineering changes, fine‑tuning, and general mold maintenance.
- Document adjustments, critical dimensions, and updates.
Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with planning, routing, purchasing, and cross‑functional teams.
- Track job time, manage priorities, and escalate schedule risks when needed.
- Maintain accurate tooling inventory.
- Support molding and maintenance teams with technical expertise.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, 401(k), PTO)
- A positive, inclusive, high‑performing work environment where your craftsmanship is valued
What You Bring
- Technical Trade School Certification preferred
- 5 years of experience in mold making, machining, or mold design
- Strong math skills (geometry, trigonometry)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
- Basic SolidWorks experience preferred
- Experience with Mastercam and/or hyperMILL
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Salary : $40 - $50