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Injection Mold Maker
Cooper Standard —Boiling Springs, SC
- From $36.69 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Cooper Standard —Boiling Springs, SC
*Engineering Changes:* Modify existing mold components and details to reflect engineering design updates. Instead, you will focus on mold repair, preventative…
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Injection Mold Maker

Cooper Standard
Boiling Springs, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
From $36.69 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Inspection gauge
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Journeyman License
Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics
Grinding machine operation
TIG welding
Machine troubleshooting
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
Mechanical drawings
Dimensional measurements
Laser welding
Precision measurement in machining
Cleaning
Fabrication repair techniques
Milling machines
Polishing
Machine finishing
Mechanical troubleshooting
Production troubleshooting

Full Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Mold Tool Maker to maintain, repair, and modify our inventory of over 100 active plastic injection molds. In this role, you will not build new molds from scratch. Instead, you will focus on mold repair, preventative maintenance, engineering change modifications, and spotting in new molds or details.

Key Responsibilities

Mold Repair: Diagnose and repair damaged, worn, or malfunctioning injection molds to minimize production downtime.
Engineering Changes: Modify existing mold components and details to reflect engineering design updates.
Spotting & Fitting: Spot in and fit new molds, core/cavity inserts, and replacement details to ensure precise shut-offs.
Manual Machining: Set up and operate manual toolroom machinery including mills, lathes, and grinders (no CNC operation required).
Precision Tooling Welding: Perform high-precision TIG and micro-laser welding to repair parting lines, gates, and worn tool details.
Hand Bench Work: Execute precise hand polishing, fitting, deburring, and bench assembly of complex mold components.
Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine mold teardowns, cleanings, inspections, and lubrication per production schedules.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of dedicated experience in plastic injection mold repair or toolmaking.
Welding Skills: Proven proficiency in both TIG welding and precision laser welding for tool steels.
Machining Skills: Strong competency operating manual toolroom equipment (mills, lathes, surface grinders).
Technical Literacy: Ability to read and accurately interpret 2D engineering drawings, blue prints, and tool schematics.
Precision Measurement: Expert use of precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gauges.
Problem Solving: Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills to identify tool wear, flashing issues, and parting line defects.

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely lift and maneuver heavy mold components up to 50 lbs.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for prolonged, intricate bench work.

Pay: From $36.69 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Experience:

Plastic Injection mold repair: 3 years (Required)
TIG welding: 1 year (Required)
Precision laser welding: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Journeyman License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Boiling Springs, SC 29316: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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