What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Mold Maintenance & Repair Technologist position at The Kable Group?
Keep the tools sharp. Keep production moving.
Kable Workforce Solutions is recruiting an Injection Mold Maintenance & Repair Technologist on behalf of our client. Your mission is simple: protect uptime and deliver flawless parts by owning the health of complex injection molds.
You will- Execute preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on plastic injection molds
- Operate as the standalone internal tooling resource for the molding operation
- Rebuild and fabricate components to match the most current prints and 2D data
- Perform light heat-treat operations, MIG/TIG weld repairs, precision hand fitting, and detailed bench work
- Identify and fix water/oil leaks; verify robust cooling and lubrication circuits
- Document all work per site requirements; monitor inventory and coordinate low-stock orders with the Tooling Supervisor
- Diagnose hard-to-solve tooling issues that impact cycle time, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy
- Support high-precision, multi-cavity molds used for cosmetic automotive components
- Apply meticulous craftsmanship to tight-tolerance tooling in a fast-paced environment
- Complete additional duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED
- 4 years of production-floor troubleshooting experience specific to injection molding tooling
- 4 years maintaining and repairing plastic injection molds
- Background working with tooling for cosmetic-grade automotive parts
- Fundamental knowledge of mold design
- Strong communication and a calm, methodical approach under pressure
- CNC machining capability or Mastercam programming experience
- Able to lift and move 50 lbs
- Comfort with reaching, grasping, holding, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, and kneeling
- Reliable hand–eye coordination and the ability to stand for long periods
- Mechanical troubleshooting expertise
- Tool/Die/Mold setup capability
Salary : $32 - $33