Mold Shop

VALTO Inc•Goshen, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

With over 70 years of innovative products and services, Valto, Inc is the world’s leading provider of FRP composite panels. Our lightweight composite products deliver unsurpassed strength and durability; and we continue to pioneer next level performance in building materials, recreational vehicles, and transportation. We deliver quality products that perform in demanding environments. Valto is searching for a Mold Shop to be based out of Goshen, IN. Reporting to Mold Shop Group Leader, this person will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, cleaning, and preparing production molds to ensure they meet quality standards and are ready for manufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining mold quality, surface finish, and production readiness to support the manufacture of high-quality fiberglass products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Manufacturing, fiberglass, mold maintenance, automotive detailing, finishing, or related industrial experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify mold defects, scratches, wear, and surface imperfections.
Experience using hand tools, polishing equipment, buffing compounds, repair materials, or finishing techniques preferred.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions and quality standards while maintaining production schedules.
Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Remove molds from production and inspect them for damage, wear, surface defects, and other conditions that could impact product quality.
Perform mold repairs and corrective maintenance to restore molds to required production standards.
Clean mold surfaces and edges thoroughly to remove debris, residue, and contaminants prior to processing.
Buff and polish molds to achieve a high-gloss finish and eliminate scratches, dullness, and surface imperfections.
Apply mold preparation treatments, including cleaning, sealing, and release agents, according to established procedures and quality requirements.
Return molds to production once inspection, repair, cleaning, and preparation activities have been completed and quality standards have been verified.