Mold Technician
Mold Technician
Balance Staffing
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Job Title: Mold Technician
Type of Role: Contract to Hire
Shift / Hours: 2nd shift position (3pm-11:30pm, Mon-Fri) (Training on 1st shift Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm)
Location: Union City, CA
Hourly Range: $40-$47/hr., depending on experience level
The Mold Technician is responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining precision molds used in manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, or compression molding. This role requires high-level craftsmanship, attention to detail, and expertise in working with metal and machining tools. The Mold Maker ensures molds meet design specifications and tolerances for quality production.
Key Responsibilities
- Mold Construction & Fabrication
- Mold Maintenance & Repair
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Quality Assurance
- Process Support & Collaboration
Job & Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a mold making or tool and die apprenticeship preferred.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in mold making in a manufacturing environment (plastic injection molds specifically).
- Proficient in using manual and CNC mill/lathe and grinding machining equipment.
- Experienced in operating welding(TIG) and EDM machines.
- Experience in repairing hot runner molds
- Strong knowledge of mold-making materials, heat treatment processes, and mold cooling systems.
- Experience working with molds using core pull sequence
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
- SolidWorks, Mastercam, Visi experience
- Skilled in tight-tolerance work and complex tooling assemblies.(Rack system)
- High attention to detail and precision.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Extended periods of standing, bending, and working with hand tools and machinery.
Work Environment
The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Perks and Benefits:
While working as a Balance Staffing Associate, you will be able to take advantage of weekly pay, optional medical benefits, paid sick leave, and state-specific retirement saving options in accordance with state or local law.
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