Mold Process Manager

As a Mold Process Manager, you will support all facets of new injection mold builds, existing mold repair, and preventive maintenance. You will serve as a key technical resource for the operation of toolroom equipment used to fabricate and repair tooling. The ideal candidate can machine precision mold components, understand how each component functions in the molding process, and can independently diagnose molding defects by identifying the tooling failure mode and recommending the most effective repair or design change to prevent recurrence in future production runs.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include:

• Set up and operate toolroom machinery to build, repair, and maintain injection molds, tooling, and fixtures.

• Set up and operate machine tools (lathes, milling machines, grinders, etc.) and auxiliary equipment commonly found in a supporting toolroom.

• Use machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments to produce component parts and complete tools to specification.

• Build tooling from prints or develop designs from available resources when prints are not provided.

• Create and repair parts for complex automation, including machine-part/tooling design, fabrication, assembly, material selection, process routing, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

• Plan construction procedures and methods, selecting proper materials and tooling approaches.

• Interpret and create blueprints; maintain a working knowledge of CAD/CAM.

• Disassemble and assemble molds; analyze and resolve common molding/tooling issues (flash, galling, venting, cooling concerns, etc.).

• Perform mold repair on cavities, cores, and related components due to damage or wear, including cavity welding as needed.

• Compute dimensions and tolerances; determine machining steps, materials, and parts required.

• Assemble, repair, inspect, clean, and polish molds while protecting critical surfaces and dimensions.

• Lay out, fabricate, and assemble dies, molds, and fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering/shop specifications.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving materials, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production processes.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with site standards.

Required qualifications:

• Journeyman toolmaker/Mold maker certification or equivalent combination of experience and technical schooling.
  

Preferred qualifications (helpful but not required):

• Experience troubleshooting injection mold defects and implementing corrective actions.

• Experience with cavity/core welding, polishing, and critical-surface restoration.

• Experience leading or coordinating toolroom work (prioritization, scheduling, and vendor coordination).
  

Advanced skills include:

• SolidWorks 3D modeling proficiency.

• Experience with hot runner systems.

• CNC programming using Mastercam (or equivalent).

• 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling capability.

• CNC lathe setup, operation, and programming capability.

• CNC wire EDM setup and programming capability.
  

Working conditions/physical requirements: This role works in a toolroom/manufacturing environment and may require standing for extended periods, working around moving equipment, and lifting/handling tooling components with appropriate safety practices and lifting devices.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.