Mold Maker

BA Global Talent is looking for a qualified Mold Maker (on-site) for a company that manufactures aluminum molds used to make plastic products. This role is integral in producing high-quality molds to customers’ standards. You will build, repair, and modify all types and sizes of blow molds, jigs, fixtures, and tooling to extremely tight tolerances and time frames. This position requires great manual dexterity and technical knowledge to be able to work with a variety of materials, tools, and machinery in the production of aluminum molds and steel cutting.

If you are a self-starter and can thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your role! Please apply now for an opportunity to start or further your career with a young, fast-growing company that values its front line.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up and operating equipment such as lathes, grinders, milling machines, radial drill presses

• Makes components per print and holds close tolerances where needed

• Disassembles and assembles molds using hand tools

• Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfections or damage that may affect the functionality

• Studies blueprints of products and molds to affect the construction or repair of components, applying knowledge of shop mathematics

• Performs close tolerance measurements of mold components utilizing measuring devices such as gauge pins, micrometers, calipers, or other related equipment

• Regularly tests all equipment, tools, and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently

Requirements:

• 5 years of minimum experience in a mold-making/manufacturing environment preferred

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints

• An accredited journeyman background is preferred, but not required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with molds in producing products for various industries, including construction, agricultural equipment, automotive, lawn and garden, and more.

• Premium benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Café Plan – given in December for January enrollment for those currently on the insurance or who are eligible for insurance January 1st.
• 401k Retirement Plan – Employees are eligible to contribute after 6 months of employment.
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan – Employees are eligible after 1 year of employment.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Vacation/sick time.
• Uniforms are offered after 90 days of employment.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm (Day Shift)

Location: Fairfield, Iowa

On-site: Full-time 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for job opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.