CNC Mold Technician

• →Perform tear-down, cleaning, repair, and re-assembly of multi-cavity production molds to ensure reliable, repeatable performance.
• →Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and grinders to fabricate or re-cut cores, cavities, slides, and ancillary tooling as needed.
• →Diagnose tooling wear or failure using precision measurement equipment; implement corrective actions that eliminate root causes and extend mold life.
• →Read and interpret complex blueprints, CAD drawings, and GD&T call-outs to hold micron-level tolerances on critical features.
• →Collaborate with Process Engineering to optimize cycle times, cooling layouts, and part ejection strategies.
• →Build fixtures, end-of-arm tooling, and gauge nests that support automated production cells.
• →Document all preventive-maintenance activities in the electronic CMMS and recommend spare-parts stocking levels.
• →Mentor junior mechanics by demonstrating best-practice machining, polishing, and troubleshooting techniques.
• →Champion a culture of safety, 5S, and lean manufacturing within the toolroom.

• 8 + years in a mold-maintenance or tool-room environment supporting injection-molding operations.
• Proven ability to set up and run 3- and 4-axis CNC equipment as well as manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Strong command of precision measuring tools (calipers, height/depth gauges, micrometers, dial indicators).
• Solid understanding of steel types, heat-treat processes, and coatings used in high-volume plastic molds.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and apply shop math & trigonometry to machining setups.
• Track record of working safely around cranes, forklifts, and high-temperature molding equipment.

• Experience with hot-runner maintenance, valve-gate systems, or unscrewing molds.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 quality-system requirements.
• Exposure to mold-flow analysis software or design-for-manufacturability feedback loops.
• Vocational certificate, journeyman card, or completed apprenticeship in Tool & Die, Mold Making, or Precision Machining.

• Day-shift stability – be home for dinner every night and weekends free.
• Competitive hourly pay with flexibility for master-level skills.
• Modern, climate-controlled toolroom featuring brand-new CNC equipment and EDM capability.
• Growth runway – the company funds external training and recognizes employees who step up as technical leaders.
• High-impact work – your craftsmanship directly supports lifesaving medical devices and other mission-critical products.

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