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Mold Maker - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 60.00/hour - Chaska, MN

• Our client, a well-established manufacturer of precision plastic components, is seeking a Mold Maker to join their Tooling team in Chaska, MN. This hands-on position is responsible for building, repairing, maintaining, and improving high-precision production molds and tooling used in a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced Mold Maker looking to work with advanced machining equipment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and high-quality production.
• Openings are currently available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. Shift schedules, shift premiums, and overtime opportunities vary by shift.

Responsibilities:

• Fabricate, modify, and repair precision mold components, inserts, and tooling used in plastic manufacturing
• Perform mold maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize production downtime
• Build, assemble, disassemble, clean, and reassemble production molds according to established procedures
• Operate precision machining equipment including CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, EDM equipment (wire and sinker), grinders, and other toolroom machinery
• Diagnose tooling issues and recommend corrective actions to improve mold performance and production efficiency
• Maintain accurate mold history, maintenance records, and tooling documentation
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tooling prints, and technical documentation
• Support production objectives through collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability, quality, and efficiency
• Follow established safety and quality procedures

Qualifications:

• Completion of a technical training program or apprenticeship in mold fabrication, mold making, tool and die, precision machining, or 5+ years of experience in Mold Making
• 3+ years of applicable experience building, repairing, and maintaining production molds
• Experience operating machining equipment such as CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, EDM machines, grinders, or similar precision machining equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
• Ability to work overtime and participate in on-call rotations as needed
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 30.00 - 60.00/hour range
• Openings available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
• 10% shift premium for eligible shifts
• Potential $3, 000 sign-on bonus
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with full employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Overtime opportunities

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