Mold Maker - $30 / hr at FactoryFix in South Elgin, Illinois

Job Description:

A company in South Elgin, IL is looking for a Mold Maker for a 1st shift opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to plastic injection molds.


• Modify and repair molds, jigs and fixtures where accuracy requires maintenance of extremely close tolerances.


• Diagnose problems and determine corrective actions on injection molds.


• Ability to grind complex forms to very close tolerances.


• Ability to complete jobs quickly and efficiently with minimal errors.


• Maintain safe work area in neat and orderly manner.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; TMA certificate preferred.


• 5+ years of experience including extensive knowledge of mold function and repair in a plastic injection environment.


• 2+ years of experience with hot runner function, trouble shooting and repair.


• Ability to perform multiple functions including EDM, Jig Grinding, Lathes, Mills, Grinders, etc.


• Previous experience working with CAD, specifically Solidworks, is a plus.

• Blueprint Reading


• Mechanical Troubleshooting


• Mold Making


• Mold Repair


• Mold / Die Setups