The Mold Maker is responsible for the machining, fabrication, repair, and preventive maintenance of all Micron Products injection molds. This role supports ongoing mold performance, engineering changes, and new mold development to ensure reliable, high‑quality production in a medical device manufacturing environment.
Positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Provide technical input to the quoting team on mold designs and manufacturability.
Collaborate with cross‑functional personnel in routing, planning, work instructions, problem solving, and expediting molds and components for assigned jobs.
Accurately record and log work time to appropriate jobs.
Develop work plans, identify risks, set priorities and milestone goals, assess progress regularly, and escalate any issues that may affect delivery schedules.
Use knowledge of steel types (H13, SS, S7, P20, etc.) and hardness levels to determine appropriate machining strategies and equipment.
Set up and operate tool room equipment—including CNC machines, milling machines, lathes, and EDM—to produce components to tight tolerances.
Interpret blueprints, CAD files, and written or verbal instructions to machine mold components accurately.
Fabricate mold components such as cores, cavities, and ejector systems; perform finish machining, and grinding to achieve required dimensions and specifications.
Operate all equipment safely and in accordance with training and established safety standards.
Monitor incoming components for assigned molds and coordinate with Purchasing to ensure material availability aligns with job schedules.
Assemble molds and prepare them for testing, verifying proper fit and functionality of all mechanisms, sliding components, and cooling circuits.
Perform inspections of cores, cavities, and seal‑off areas to confirm dimensional accuracy, finish quality, and functional readiness.
Troubleshoot issues during assembly, testing, or production, and develop corrective action plans.
Adjust final fits and components to ensure molds meet performance requirements.
Document critical dimensions, adjustments, and necessary updates.
Perform mold disassembly, repair, fine‑tuning, and engineering changes; assist with mold cleaning and general mold maintenance as needed.
Technical Trade School Certification preferred
5+ years of experience with machine tools, mold design, and mold fabrication
Strong mathematical skills related to part geometry and trigonometry
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different levels of the organization
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Dependable, self-directed, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and experienced with ERP/MRP systems
Basic SolidWorks experience preferred
Experience with Mastercam and or hyperMILL
