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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
You should be proficient in:
- Blueprint Reading
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Mold Making
- Mold Repair
- Mold / Die Setups
