Mold Maker II

Seaway Plastics • Vadnais Heights, MN

85d

About The Position

The position involves taking responsibility for ensuring that jobs are completed on time while working collaboratively with a cross-functional team that includes Tooling Engineers, CNC Machinists, and EDM Machinists. The role requires assembling molds of varying complexity with minimal supervision to meet customer approval, planning and scheduling minor jobs to meet quoted delivery dates, and coordinating with the Tool Room Supervisor to align with project deadlines. Additionally, the position entails disassembling and troubleshooting molds, developing and executing plans to correct issues within reasonable time and cost constraints, and performing inspection procedures efficiently and cost-effectively. The candidate will also wire runner-less molds independently, determine timing and assemble molds with rack and gear systems, including hydraulic cylinder setups, and operate necessary shop equipment safely and efficiently. Effective communication with outside vendors is essential, as is the preparation of necessary prints or sketches for outsourced work. The use of Mastercam software to view designs and create manufacturing prints is also a key responsibility. The candidate will fit parting lines and shutoffs for injection and LSR molds, manage and perform minor mold repairs, and perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid identification and authorization to work in the United States.
• Completion of 2-year technical/trade school program in tool making or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mold making within a tool shop environment.
• Extensive experience in precision surface grinding or 5+ years working with CNC milling, EDM, or Wire EDM processes.
• Strong technical math skills, including geometry, trigonometry, and print reading.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully across departments.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to operate and use Mastercam software for viewing designs and prints.
• Thorough knowledge of mold building processes and shop operations.
• Skilled in using precision measuring tools common in mold making.
• Physical ability to walk and climb stairs in a shop/office environment.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds and move heavier objects using proper equipment.
• Strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Certified or experienced in safely operating forklifts and overhead hoists.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility to ensure jobs are completed on time.
• Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team including Tooling Engineers, CNC Machinists, and EDM Machinists.
• Assemble molds of any complexity with minimal supervision to meet customer approval.
• Plan and schedule minor jobs to meet quoted delivery dates.
• Coordinate with Tool Room Supervisor to align with project deadlines.
• Disassemble and troubleshoot molds; develop and execute plans to correct issues within reasonable time and cost constraints.
• Perform inspection procedures efficiently and cost-effectively with minimal supervision.
• Wire runner-less molds independently.
• Determine timing and assemble molds with rack and gear systems, including hydraulic cylinder setups.
• Operate necessary shop equipment safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively with outside vendors; prepare necessary prints or sketches for outsourced work.
• Use Mastercam software to view designs and create manufacturing prints.
• Fit parting lines and shutoffs for injection and LSR molds.
• Manage and perform minor mold repairs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees