Job Description

Experience: 3 - 5 Years
Location: Mebane

Must Have:

Minimum of 2 years' experience in mold making, mold repair and/or mold maintenance.

Willing to train and develop mold-making technical skills/knowledge. Demonstrate competence in shop math, adding, subtracting, understanding decimals and fractions. Demonstrate mechanical aptitude. Proficiently speak, read, and understand English. Must be a critical thinker, able to analyze and evaluate facts and circumstances that affect an issue. Must be able to clearly communicate information orally and in written form.

Job Summary

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The

Mold Maker I

works closely with Senior Mold Makers to support

new mold builds

and perform

repair and maintenance

of Injection, EPP, and Insert molds. This role is ideal for an early-career mold maker who is eager to develop technical expertise through hands-on experience, mentorship, and external training programs.

Key Responsibilities

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Mold Making & Repair

Assist senior mold makers with new mold builds and mold modifications. Disassemble and assemble molds safely, efficiently, and without damage. Disassemble and assemble hot runner systems, including wiring and multimeter testing. Repair and maintain Injection, EPP, and Insert molds under guidance. Perform routine maintenance on shop equipment.
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Machining & Tooling Operations

Set up, program, and operate CNC machines, manual mills, lathes, sinker EDMs, and surface grinders. Use MasterCam at a basic level for machining operations. Produce quality workmanship while following proper machining and safety procedures. Read and accurately use micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
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Technical Documentation & Instructions

Obtain and follow work instructions from shop drawings, electronic files, sketches, and verbal directions. Use support software such as

Word, Excel, and Outlook

for communication and documentation.
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Continuous Improvement & Training

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Pursue ongoing training to enhance mold making and machining skills. Share technical knowledge with less experienced team members when required. Support training of other team members as assigned.
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Safety, Quality & Teamwork

Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and attend safety meetings. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Adhere to department quality standards and report concerns to management. Demonstrate company core values:

Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service

. Work effectively as part of a team, open to feedback, and respectful of others. Take ownership of work, communicate job status, and meet department KPIs. Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependability. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule & Flexibility

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Must be willing to work

overtime and flexible schedules

based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

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Minimum

2 years

of experience in mold making, mold repair, or mold maintenance. Willingness to learn and develop mold-making technical skills. Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Competence in shop math, including decimals and fractions. Ability to read, speak, and understand English. Ability to analyze situations and communicate information clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

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High school diploma or equivalent.

3+ years

of experience in mold making, repair, or maintenance. Ability to conceptualize tooling and machining solutions. * Forklift driving experience.