Lead Mold Maintenance Technician (Band IX)

CARRIS REELS GROUP•Rutland, VT

2d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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