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u003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDepartment:u003c/strongu003e Tool Roomu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eReports To:u003c/strongu003e Tool Room Supervisor / General Manageru003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSchedule:u003c/strongu003e Full-Time Day Shift Overtime Availableu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocation:u003c/strongu003e 30 Minutes West of Manhattan, NYu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCompensation:u003c/strongu003e $49,920-$76,960 DOE + Overtime + Full Benefitsu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePosition Overviewu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eWe are seeking a skilled and dedicated Mold Maker to be an integral part of our Tool Room team. The successful candidate will engage in the construction, maintenance, and repair of high-precision injection molds, playing a crucial role in the entire lifecycle of a tool—from initial build and assembly through to ongoing production support and troubleshooting. This role requires close collaboration with engineering, machining, and production teams to ensure that tooling consistently meets performance specifications.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eConstruct, assemble, and fit injection molds, including cores, cavities, inserts, slides, and components.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eConduct both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and overhauls of molds.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eIdentify and resolve tooling issues affecting production, such as flash, short shots, wear, and dimensional drift.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eInterpret complex blueprints, CAD models, and GDu0026T call-outs with precision.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePerform CNC and manual machining as needed to support tool construction and repairs.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMaintain tight tolerances consistently (?0.0005” or better).u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eConduct spotting, fitting, and bench work to confirm proper mold fit and function.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCollaborate with engineering, production, and design teams on new tool launches and engineering change orders.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eMinimum 5 years of experience in mold making within an injection molding environment.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong knowledge of mold construction including cores, cavities, slides, lifters, and ejection systems.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eUnderstanding of plastic flow, gate design, and their impact on part quality.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProficiency in mold spotting, fitting, assembly, and bench work.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExperience with CNC and/or manual machining to support tool builds and repairs.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTechnical Skillsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eCNC Milling — 3-axis minimum; multi-axis experience is advantageous.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSurface grinding and conventional machining skills.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEDM experience — sinker and/or wire (highly preferred).u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eFamiliarity with metrology and inspection tools such as micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and CMM.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSolid understanding of shop math, including trigonometry, geometry, and tolerance stack-up calculations.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWhat Sets Top Candidates Apartu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eExperience with complex tooling including multi-cavity, hot runner systems, family molds, or tight-tolerance medical/aerospace tools.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProven troubleshooting skills with the ability to trace issues to root causes.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSystems thinking with an understanding of how components affect overall mold performance.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCraftsmanship and pride in producing high-quality work.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWhy Join Usu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eJoin a stable, growing operation with a consistent demand for tooling and no seasonal slowdowns.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEngage in complex, high-precision work across various mold types and materials.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eBenefit from a clear development path for machinists ready to advance into mold making.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEnjoy competitive compensation, consistent overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Manhattan, NY ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'MT10-2749796