Make an Impact Where It Matters
We’re looking for a skilled Lead Mold Maintenance Technician to take ownership of mold performance, team leadership, and continuous improvement in a high-performing injection molding environment. In this role, you won’t just maintain molds—you’ll drive uptime, mentor technicians, and partner across teams to ensure world-class quality and efficiency.
If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives on solving complex problems and improving processes, this is an opportunity to step into a highly visible, high-impact role.
What You’ll Do
As a key leader on our maintenance team, you will:
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Lead & Develop a Team – Guide, support, and hold accountable a team of mold maintenance technicians while reinforcing safety and quality standards
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Own Mold Performance – Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and full tear-downs/rebuilds to ensure molds are production-ready
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Troubleshoot with Expertise – Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime
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Drive Quality – Inspect molds and molded parts, partnering with production to ensure consistent, high-quality output
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Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Work closely with engineering and production teams to solve problems and improve processes
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Improve the Operation – Identify and implement opportunities to reduce downtime and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
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Manage Tools & Inventory – Ensure critical parts, tools, and supplies are available when needed
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Document & Standardize – Maintain accurate maintenance records and help evolve SOPs and best practices
Why You’ll Want to Work Here
We believe in rewarding our employee-owners and creating a stable, supportive work environment:
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Build long-term wealth
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Annual Profit Sharing
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Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
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Weekly Pay
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Consistent, Year-Round Schedules
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Paid Holidays
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Company Gear & Additional Perks
Compensation
$29.20 – $40/hour
($60,736 - $83,200 annually), based on experience and qualifications
Ready to Lead and Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a critical role in a growing, team-oriented manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
What You Bring
We’re looking for a strong technical leader with:
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5+ years of mold maintenance experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
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Deep expertise in mold repair and injection molding systems
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Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
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Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
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Effective communication and team leadership abilities
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Familiarity with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards
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Basic computer skills (ERP systems, Microsoft Office)
Preferred:
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Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
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Certifications such as RJG Master Molder, Lean Six Sigma, or similar
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
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Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and chemicals
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Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50–75 lbs
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May require occasional overtime, weekend work, or on-call support
