Mold Technician

Here at Westfall Technik we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon globally. While many companies outsource their work we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1500 employees across 15 facilities in the US and we are still growing.

At our Union City site we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely attributed to our Team Members skills and talents which have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here youll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment in your future.

We are currently seeking a Mold Technician-This is a 2nd shift position(3pm-11:30pm Mon-Fri) (Training on 1st shift Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm)

Pay Rate: $40-$47/hr depending on experience level

Job Overview

The Mold Technician is responsible for constructing repairing and maintaining precision molds used in manufacturing processes such as injection molding die casting or compression molding. This role requires high-level craftsmanship attention to detail and expertise in working with metal and machining tools. The Mold Maker ensures molds meet design specifications and tolerances for quality production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mold Construction & Fabrication
2. Mold Maintenance & Repair
3. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
4. Quality Assurance
5. Process Support & Collaboration

Job & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a mold making or tool and die apprenticeship preferred.
• 3 years of hands-on experience in mold making in a manufacturing environment (plastic injection molds specifically).
• Proficient in using manual and CNC mill/lathe and grinding machining equipment.
• Experienced in operating welding(TIG) and EDM machines.
• Experience in repairing hot runner molds
• Strong knowledge of mold-making materials heat treatment processes and mold cooling systems.
• Experience working with molds using core pull sequence
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings blueprints and CAD models.
• SolidWorks Mastercam Visi experience
• Skilled in tight-tolerance work and complex tooling assemblies.(Rack system)
• High attention to detail and precision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Extended periods of standing bending and working with hand tools and machinery.

Work Environment

The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions religious creed physical disability mental disability age for individuals age 40 and over medical condition (as defined by state law (for example cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS) marital status military and veteran status sexual orientation genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefitsTeam Member activities and general treatment during employment