Injection Mold Maintenance Technician

About the Role As a Plastic Injection Mold Maintenance Specialist, you will serve as a vital technical resource, ensuring the peak performance and longevity of our production tooling. You will leverage your expertise in mold mechanics and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and optimize part quality across our manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities Diagnose and resolve complex mold-related production issues directly at the press to maintain high output standards.

Execute comprehensive preventative maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing critical mold components like pins, slides, and ejectors.

Perform precision repairs on hot runner systems and cooling circuits to ensure consistent thermal performance.

Utilize manual and CNC machining equipment to fabricate or modify tooling components as required.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support mold startups, process optimizations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain detailed documentation of all repairs and maintenance activities to track tooling health and lifecycle.

Apply advanced technical skills in welding, grinding, and polishing to restore mold surfaces to specification.

Required Skills

Extensive experience in plastic injection mold maintenance and repair within a production environment.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex mold prints and technical drawings.

Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience using lathes, mills, and surface grinders.

Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair hot runner systems and electrical components.

Experience with CNC programming, setup, and operation for tooling modifications.

Ability to work safely with overhead cranes and heavy industrial equipment.

Preferred Skills

Formal certification in Tool & Die or related technical trade.

Specialized experience in precision TIG welding and high-polish surface finishing.

Proficiency in CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.

Background in high-tolerance manufacturing sectors like medical or automotive.

Familiarity with ERP or maintenance management software for tracking tooling assets.