Mold Repair– Skilled Trades (Injection Molding)

Wise Plastics Technologies • St. Charles, IL

3d • $30 - $40

About The Position

Join the Tool Room Department as a Mold Maker supporting injection molding production. Repair and troubleshoot injection molds and hot runner systems; the role does not involve building tooling. Support the shop floor to minimize downtime, read and work from tool prints and drawings, and use mills, lathes, grinders, and hand tools. Work an eight-hour shift with a flexible start time of either 11 a.m. or 12 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of injection mold repair experience.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working on molds in the press.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Able to work overtime as needed and off shifts as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license for travel between plants or driving company vehicles.
• Able to meet physical requirements that may include extended periods of sitting, standing, using stairs, kneeling, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Able to work in small, tight spaces, climb ladders, and tolerate exposure to the odor of plastics.

Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshoot injection molds and hot runner systems; tooling is not built in this role.
• Support the shop floor to minimize downtime.
• Read and work from tool prints and drawings.
• Use mills, lathes, grinders, and hand tools.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Travel between plants or drive company vehicles as needed.
• Work overtime and off shifts as needed; perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED