Mold Maker Jobs - South Elgin, Illinois (IL)

Mold Maker - Job Description

Since 1960, Tri-Par Die and Mold Corporation has been committed to providing exceptional products and services which meet, or exceed, our customers' requirements. We provide precision molding, tooling and contract manufacturing for a variety of industries that demand high quality performance, such as automotive, medical, electronic, water purification and consumer products.

Full Job description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working knowledge of manufacturing custom plastic injection molds
• Machining skills able to hold close tolerances +/- .0002
• Capable of working with minimal direct supervision
• Good communication skills
• Aid with training of apprentice toolmakers
• Capable of trouble shooting and determine corrective actions of injection molds
• Perform preventative maintenance and changeovers of injection molds
• Proficient in operating manual and CNC mills, EDM and surface grinders
• Performs quality checks on details/components produced
• Must know and comply with all safety rules
• Keep own and adjacent work areas clean.
• Exceptional attendance at during regularly scheduled shift.
• Work 40 to 50 hours a week. Overtime pay is 1.5x after 40 hrs (Note overtime is usually required)

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Preferred candidate will have completed
• Formal apprenticeship in mold making and/or have some college related course work.

Minimum Experience:

• 5+ years prior experience in mold manufacturing both new construction and repair work

Preferred skills include:

• Proficient in Math, Print reading, CAD, Computer skills, CNC Programming.
• Knowledge of the following types of molds is preferred: Conventional, Hot runner, Two shot, Unscrewing, Three plate

We offer competitive wages and benefits in a clean air conditioned shop.