Mold Cleaner-Mold Maintenance

the LEGO Group•Richmond, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mold Cleaner-Mold Maintenance role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and cleaning of injection molds according to daily planning and production schedules. This includes disassembling and reassembling molds for detailed cleaning, lubrication, and inspection. The role also involves identifying and troubleshooting minor mold issues, logging all maintenance activities in a CMMS, ensuring proper mold storage and scanning, and escalating any mold defects to the appropriate personnel. Additionally, the position supports Mold Repair Technicians, maintains a safe and organized work environment, and adheres to all safety regulations and company protocols. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training is also required.

Requirements

Technical diploma or equivalent in Machines & Tools, Mechanical Technology, or related field.
1–2 years hands-on experience in injection mold maintenance or related plastic injection molding environment.
Strong knowledge of injection mold assembly and disassembly.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices and use of precision measurement instruments.
Experience with CMMS software (e.g., Maintain IT).
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Technical aptitude and mechanical knowledge.
Attention to detail and accountability.
Strong communication skills to effectively report issues and collaborate with team members.
Teamwork and collaboration to support repair technicians and maintain a positive work environment.
Initiative and problem-solving to troubleshoot minor mold issues independently.
Adaptability to changing priorities and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of injection molds according to daily planning and production schedules.
Disassemble and reassemble molds to perform detailed cleaning, lubrication, and inspection tasks.
Identify and troubleshoot minor mold issues that arise during cleaning or production.
Log all maintenance activities accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), such as Maintain IT.
Ensure all molds are properly stored, scanned, and their location updated accurately in the system.
Immediately escalate any mold defects or abnormalities to the appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Support Mold Repair Technicians on urgent or critical repairs as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the workshop and mold warehouse.
Follow all safety regulations and company protocols to ensure a safe workplace environment.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed.