Mold Technician

Westfall Technik•Union City, CA

10d•$40 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 Team Members across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing. At our Union City site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely attributed to our Team Members skills and talents, which have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, youll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment in your future. We are currently seeking a Mold Technician-This is a 2nd shift position(3pm-11:30pm, Mon-Fri) (Training on 1st shift Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm) Pay Rate: $40-$47/hr, depending on experience level Job Overview The Mold Technician is responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining precision molds used in manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, or compression molding. This role requires high-level craftsmanship, attention to detail, and expertise in working with metal and machining tools. The Mold Maker ensures molds meet design specifications and tolerances for quality production.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a mold making or tool and die apprenticeship preferred.
3+ years of hands-on experience in mold making in a manufacturing environment (plastic injection molds specifically).
Proficient in using manual and CNC mill/lathe and grinding machining equipment.
Experienced in operating welding(TIG) and EDM machines.
Experience in repairing hot runner molds
Strong knowledge of mold-making materials, heat treatment processes, and mold cooling systems.
Experience working with molds using core pull sequence
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
SolidWorks, Mastercam, Visi experience
Skilled in tight-tolerance work and complex tooling assemblies.(Rack system)
High attention to detail and precision.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Extended periods of standing, bending, and working with hand tools and machinery.