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Job Title:** **Mold Maker & Repairer

**Location:** Elgin, IL

Job Summary

The Mold Maker is responsible for designing, fabricating, repairing, and maintaining precision molds used in manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die-casting, and metal forming. This role requires advanced technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently on complex projects to ensure molds meet exact specifications and production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

+ **Design & Fabrication**

+ **Interpret and implement blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings.**

+ Repair molds and tooling using CNC machines, manual mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment.

+ Assemble and test molds to ensure dimensional accuracy and functionality.

+ **Maintenance & Repair**

+ **Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molds and related tooling.**

+ Troubleshoot and resolve mold defects, wear issues, and mechanical failures.

+ Document all repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.

+ **Quality & Compliance**

+ **Inspect molds using precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, optical comparators).**

+ Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards and safety regulations.

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

+ **Collaboration**

+ **Work closely with engineering and production teams to optimize mold performance.**

+ Provide technical guidance and support for mold-related issues on the shop floor.

Qualifications

+ **Education:**

+ High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification in Tool & Die or Mold Making is a plus

+ **Experience:**

+ Minimum 5+ years of experience in mold making or mold maintenance.

+ Proven expertise in CNC + manual machining, CAD software, and mold fabrication techniques.

+ **Skills:**

+ Strong understanding of mold design principles and materials.

+ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and tolerances.

+ Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

+ Manual dexterity and ability to perform precision work.

+ Comfortable working with computers and third party vendors

Compensation & Benefits

+ Competitive rate based on experience.

+ Health, dental, and vision insurance.

+ 401(k) plan with company match.

+ Paid time off and opportunities for overtime.

+ Clean / tempurature controlled work environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elgin, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

health, dental, vision, and 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 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.