Mold Maker

Experience: 3 - 5 Years

Location: Mebane

Must Have

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mold making, mold repair and/or mold maintenance.

• Willing to train and develop mold-making technical skills/knowledge.
• Demonstrate competence in shop math, adding, subtracting, understanding decimals and fractions.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiently speak, read, and understand English.
• Must be a critical thinker, able to analyze and evaluate facts and circumstances that affect an issue.
• Must be able to clearly communicate information orally and in written form.
  
  

Job Summary

The Mold Maker I works closely with Senior Mold Makers to support new mold builds and perform repair and maintenance of Injection, EPP, and Insert molds. This role is ideal for an early-career mold maker who is eager to develop technical expertise through hands-on experience, mentorship, and external training programs.

Key Responsibilities

Mold Making & Repair

• Assist senior mold makers with new mold builds and mold modifications.
• Disassemble and assemble molds safely, efficiently, and without damage.
• Disassemble and assemble hot runner systems, including wiring and multimeter testing.
• Repair and maintain Injection, EPP, and Insert molds under guidance.
• Perform routine maintenance on shop equipment.
  
  

Machining & Tooling Operations

• Set up, program, and operate CNC machines, manual mills, lathes, sinker EDMs, and surface grinders.
• Use MasterCam at a basic level for machining operations.
• Produce quality workmanship while following proper machining and safety procedures.
• Read and accurately use micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
  
  

Technical Documentation & Instructions

• Obtain and follow work instructions from shop drawings, electronic files, sketches, and verbal directions.
• Use support software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook for communication and documentation.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Training

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Pursue ongoing training to enhance mold making and machining skills.
• Share technical knowledge with less experienced team members when required.
• Support training of other team members as assigned.
  
  

Safety, Quality & Teamwork

• Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and attend safety meetings.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Adhere to department quality standards and report concerns to management.
• Demonstrate company core values: Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service.
• Work effectively as part of a team, open to feedback, and respectful of others.
• Take ownership of work, communicate job status, and meet department KPIs.
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Work Schedule & Flexibility

• Must be willing to work overtime and flexible schedules based on business needs.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in mold making, mold repair, or mold maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and develop mold-making technical skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Competence in shop math, including decimals and fractions.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to analyze situations and communicate information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in mold making, repair, or maintenance.
• Ability to conceptualize tooling and machining solutions.
• Forklift driving experience.