Mold Repairer

**Job Title: Mold Repairer** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Mold Repairer to perform repair and maintenance on molds in alignment with production and supply chain operations. This position serves as the primary technical expert for troubleshooting and resolving mold-related issues on the shop floor, providing guidance and support to production teams. **Responsibilities** + Perform repair and maintenance on molds in coordination with production and supply chain. + Serve as the primary technical expert for troubleshooting and resolving mold-related issues on the shop floor. + Provide guidance and support to production teams regarding mold-related questions. + Review current mold inventory and assess the condition and suitability of each mold. + Identify local suppliers for mold repairs and modifications and coordinate directly with selected suppliers. + Develop and update preventive maintenance plans and histories for all molds in collaboration with the injection molding team. + Review and document detailed assembly and installation instructions for molds. + Provide feedback on mold designs to improve performance and longevity. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 5 years of experience in mold making or repair. + Minimum of 5 years of experience in troubleshooting and resolving mold/die issues promptly. + Proficiency in using computers and computer applications. + Experience working with vendors to machine and build new molds. + Ability to travel abroad for training and development (passport required). **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + An associate degree is a plus. + Additional injection molding training is beneficial. + Experience with welding and fabrication is advantageous. + 1+ year of experience with Arburg brand machines is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a generous vacation policy with increasing days off based on tenure, an onsite café offering discounted hot meals, and vending machines for third-shift employees. Benefit from two weeks of parental leave and tuition reimbursement to support your professional development. **Work Environment** The position is open on the 1st shift from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, with the expectation to work on the first shift for 2-3 months until comfortable working 7am - 3:30pm The role is part of a fast-paced, dynamic team in a facility dedicated to manufacturing durable and reliable products for various industrial applications. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Elgin, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr. health, dental, vision, and 401k **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 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.