Lead Mold Maintenance Technician (Band IX)

CARRIS REELS GROUP•Rutland, VT

3d•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.

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, support, and hold accountable a team of mold maintenance technicians while reinforcing safety and quality standards.
Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and full tear-downs/rebuilds to ensure molds are production-ready.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime.
Inspect molds and molded parts, partnering with production to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
Work closely with engineering and production teams to solve problems and improve processes.
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce downtime and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Ensure critical parts, tools, and supplies are available when needed.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and help evolve SOPs and best practices.