Mold Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Mold Maker

Job Description

Mold Makers are responsible for assembling molds and tooling to specification before they are sent to customers. This involves ensuring that injector pins fit perfectly or require grinding and polishing to achieve the necessary fit.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot tool problems both conceptually and on the shop floor.
• Perform conventional machining tasks such as lathe work, turning, drilling, threading, tool sharpening, surface grinding, welding, drilling, tapping / threading, and polishing.
• Engage in the conventional machining, spotting, timing, completion of details, and assembly of molds.
• Execute revisions, repairs, and upgrades to molds or dies.
• Operate all machines and tools proficiently to perform mold or die build and repair functions.
• Review prints and programs to develop processes to complete jobs.
• Maintain the quality of parts through inspection and communication with team members.
• Collaborate with designers, programmers, and assemblers to produce or repair necessary components.
• Identify process and equipment problems and suggest improvements.
• Work with apprentices to enhance their skill levels.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

This is a great place to work in the skilled trades with excellent benefits. Employees work in a facility dedicated to mold making, without the need for in-press repairs.

Work Environment

This position operates within a warehouse and manufacturing environment that is loud, but safety is prioritized with the provision of ear and eye protection if needed. Employees must wear close-toed shoes at all times. The work schedule includes a 1st shift from Monday to Friday, 6am to 2 : 30pm / 4 : 30pm, with occasional Saturdays. The 2nd shift runs Monday to Friday from 2 : 30pm to 10 : 30pm or 4 : 30pm to 2 : 30am. Saturdays for the 1st shift are from 6 to 11 or 12, and for the 2nd shift from 11 : 45am to 5 : 45pm. The 2nd shift has a smaller team size, with about 20 people.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of AUBURN HILLS, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $66560.00 / yr.

medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in AUBURN HILLS,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.