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Job Title: Mold Maker

Job Description

As a Mold Maker, you will be responsible for assembling molds and tooling according to specifications before they are sent to customers. You will ensure that injector pins fit perfectly, and if needed, grind and polish equipment to achieve the desired fit before delivery.

Responsibilities

+ Troubleshoot tool problems in concept and on the shop floor.

+ Perform conventional machining, including lathe work, turning, drilling, threading, tool sharpening, surface grinding, welding, drilling, tapping/threading, and polishing.

+ Conduct spotting, timing, completion of details, and assembly of molds.

+ Perform revisions, repairs, and upgrades to molds or dies.

+ Operate all necessary machines and tools for mold or die build and repair functions proficiently.

+ Review prints and programs to develop processes for job completion.

+ Maintain the quality of parts through inspection and communication with teammates.

+ Collaborate with designers, programmers, and assemblers to produce or repair necessary components.

+ Identify process and equipment problems and suggest improvements.

+ Work with apprentices to enhance their skill levels.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in polishing, grinding, mold making, and mold repair.

+ Experience in tool and die, lathe operation, blueprint reading, troubleshooting, injection molding, and tooling repair.

+ A High School Diploma is required.

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in mold making.

+ Minimum of 3 years in manual machining including lathe, drilling, and threading.

+ Minimum of 3 years in tooling assembly and repair, including polishing and grinding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 5+ years of experience in mold making and assembly is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy great benefits and work in a skilled trade environment where all mold making is conducted within the facility. This position offers a supportive and collaborative atmosphere without the need for in-press repairs.

Work Environment

This role operates within a warehouse and manufacturing environment, which can be loud. Eye protection and other necessary safety gear are provided. You must wear close-toed shoes at all times. The first shift runs Monday to Friday from 6 am to 2:30 pm/4:30 pm, with occasional Saturdays. The second shift runs Monday to Friday from 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm or 4:30 pm to 2:30 am, with Saturdays from 11:45 am to 5:45 pm. The second shift has a smaller team size of about 20 people.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of AUBURN HILLS, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $66560.00/yr.

2 weeks pto, medical, dental, vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in AUBURN HILLS,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.