Where is the Mold & Tool Maker (2nd or 3rd Shift) role at Milwaukee Tool based?

This role is based in Mukwonago, WI.

What degree is required for the Mold & Tool Maker (2nd or 3rd Shift) role at Milwaukee Tool?

This role requires a Not specified.

How many years of experience does this Mold & Tool Maker (2nd or 3rd Shift) role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

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Mold & Tool Maker (2nd or 3rd Shift)

Milwaukee Tool · Mukwonago, WI4w ago

Build, repair and maintain plastic injection molds and tooling on 2nd or 3rd shift.

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Worth knowing

Might not be for you. Hands-on tool-and-die trade role on 2nd/3rd shift — not a materials science or R&D position

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution Senior hires only

The materials anglework primarily on plastic injection molds... repair or fabricate tools and dies... plastic injection molding processes

Seniority: Technician
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ yrs
Industry: Consumer goods
Role: Manufacturing / Production
Schedule: Night shift

Benefits

on-site fitness centereducation assistance

Role details

Job Description

As a Journeyman Mold & Tool Maker, you would work primarily on plastic injection molds, with other tooling and fixture work as needed. The primary duty is to utilize tool and die making skills to contribute to manufacturing improvements in both existing manufacturing processes and new products. This position will interact with operations, engineering and process technicians to construct, alter, fit and repair tooling from both the plastic injection molding processes.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of mold components for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Study blueprints, sketches, and models to repair or fabricate tools and dies
Ability to troubleshoot production and prototype tooling
Mold cavity and insert changes as needed to support production schedule.
Set up and operate conventional or CNC machine shop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders
Inspect tooling for production readiness
Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
Participating in tryouts with completed tools to ensure that parts meet specifications, adjusting as necessary.
Record work and repair history of tooling in the electronic maintenance system
Perform and develop effective preventive maintenance systems of plastic molds and stamping dies
Build and modify spare parts as needed, and give accurate time estimates of repairs
Identify continuous improvement opportunities and work in a self-directed manner to implement projects and optimize production processes

The TOOLS You’ll Bring With You

Possess expert-level experience in troubleshooting tooling
5 years’ experience with Injection Molding repair, engineering changes and new builds
Journey Mold (Tool and Die) Maker
Experience with aluminum stamping and machining a plus
Must be able to communicate technical status to the engineering or operations team.
Experience with SolidWorks or NX is a plus
Experience with Master CAM or Solidworks CAM is a plus

We provide these great perks and benefits

Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
Generous 401 (K) savings plan
Education assistance
On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

*Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.*