Mold Maintenance Technician
METACYCLE LLC•Prairie Grove, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Mold Maintenance Technician to join our Tool Room team. This role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting injection molds to ensure optimal production performance and quality. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced with mold tooling, machining equipment, and preventative maintenance practices.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, counting)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience using hand and power tools for tool disassembly and assembly
- Ability to read and interpret measurements and technical specifications
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with machining equipment (e.g., end mills, lathes) preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on all mold tools as required
- Complete insert changes and tooling adjustments as needed
- Extract broken bolts, water lines, and ejector pins
- Disassemble molds to remove stuck components or plastic, then reassemble accurately
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues such as flash and non-conformance
- Polish mirror-finished tools using diamond compounds and stones
- Troubleshoot and repair heater manifold systems
- Cut and grind ejector pins using mini grinders
- Operate and maintain machining equipment including end mills and lathes
- Accurately use measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, and measuring tape
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners
- Strong communication skills across departments to ensure timely task completion
- Ability to hear and respond to alarms in production and tool room environments
- Ability to sit and work at a computer when needed
- Ability to lift, push, or carry up to 30 pounds
- Comfortable performing hands-on, physical work throughout the shift
- Exposure to temperature fluctuations
- High-noise environment requiring clear communication
- Exposure to dust, fumes, and industrial odors
- Inspect work areas for hazards before starting tasks
- Follow all safety policies and procedures, including PPE and Lockout/Tagout
- Report hazards, incidents, and near-misses promptly
- Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
