Mold Maintenance Technician

Brunswick Corporation•Vonore, TN

11d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Maintenance Technician maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots molds used to produce boat components. The role includes inspecting and cleaning molds, applying preventive maintenance, identifying and resolving mold-related issues, and ensuring molds meet quality standards and are ready for production. The technician supports production schedules by responding promptly to maintenance needs and documenting inspections, maintenance, and repairs. The position is based in a lamination and mold preparation environment within a boat manufacturing facility. Work involves regular exposure to fiberglass, resins, gel coats, solvents, mold release chemicals, airborne particulates, and strong odors. Conditions may be hot, humid, and physically demanding. The technician must wear required personal protective equipment and safely operate forklifts and/or tugger vehicles to transport, stage, load, and unload molds, materials, and finished components.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot mechanical or surface defects in molds.
Basic understanding of production environments and manufacturing schedules.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to perform physical tasks associated with mold maintenance, including standing, lifting, bending, and reaching in a production environment.
Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing.
Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support production demands.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in mold maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or related mechanical work.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot molds used in the production of boat components.
Perform routine mold inspections to identify wear, damage, or performance issues.
Clean molds and perform preventive maintenance to ensure they are ready for production.
Diagnose mold-related issues and complete timely repairs to minimize production downtime.
Ensure molds meet quality standards and are in optimal condition before use.
Respond quickly to mold issues and maintenance needs to support production schedules.
Document inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs as required.
Follow established safety procedures and work practices when handling molds and materials.
Safely operate forklifts and/or tugger vehicles to transport, stage, load, and unload molds, materials, and finished components within the facility.