Senior Mold Maker (A or B Shift)

Röchling Medical • Rochester, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Röchling Medical, we're united by a shared purpose: improving lives through innovation in health. As a trusted partner to leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies around the world, we develop customized products and solutions that help advance patient care and save lives. Your role Job Summary: The Mold Maker is responsible for the build, repair, modification, and ongoing maintenance of high-precision injection molds supporting medical device manufacturing. This role ensures molds are capable, reliable, and production-ready, with a strong focus on tight tolerances, process stability, and long-term mold performance. The Mold Maker works closely with Tool Engineering, CNC departments, and Manufacturing to support new builds, engineering changes, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of plastic injection mold design, construction, and function.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex mold issues in a production environment.
• Precision machining and grinding capability to tolerances of ±0.0001 inches.
• Proficient in the setup and operation of toolroom equipment, including manual machining tools and CNC mills.
• Mechanical aptitude with excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to conceptualize solutions and apply creativity to tooling challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining individual accountability.
• Experience using CAD/CAM software in a mold manufacturing or repair environment (Mastercam preferred).
• Minimum (10) years’ experience at a journeyman level including exposure to a variety of mold manufacturing and plastic injection molding processes and technologies.
• Ability to stand, bend, and work in a toolroom environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as required.
• Visual acuity required for precision machining, inspection, and detailed mold work.

Nice To Haves

• Sinker EDM and Wire EDM experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build new injection molds and perform engineering changes, repairs, and refurbishments to existing production molds.
• Troubleshoot complex, tight-tolerance mold issues to restore and sustain stable, repeatable production performance.
• Execute structured preventative maintenance activities, including cleaning, lubrication, polishing, and inspection, to keep molds in optimal operating condition.
• Evaluate mold performance during production runs and trials, identifying opportunities to improve tool capability, reliability, and long-term performance.
• Provide technical input and feedback to Tool Engineering on mold performance, failure modes, and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Communicate mold-related issues clearly, recommending corrective actions and tooling alternatives to support production and quality objectives.
• Support mold trials, startups, and validation activities as required to ensure production readiness.
• Set up and operate toolroom equipment, including manual and CNC mills, grinders, lathes, and related machinery.
• Maintain accurate documentation for mold repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Work independently while aligning priorities and technical direction with the Toolroom Supervisor.
• Perform all work in accordance with applicable quality system requirements, documentation standards, and cleanroom protocols.

Benefits

• Health Management: Your health and well-being are important to us. Take advantage of our diverse health offerings, such as the health clinic.
• Training and Development: Our focus is on the continuous growth of our team members. We want to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential, which is why we offer tailored training programs for various roles. This helps you achieve peak performance and boosts your professional success!
• Food: Our sites offer vending machines with a variety of snacks and food options for you to enjoy - perfect for added flexibility during shift work, ensuring convenient access to refreshments at any time.
• Flexibility: Flexibility leads to efficiency – that’s what we believe. That's why mobile work is possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed