Die Repair/Mold Technician - 2nd Shift

Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for over 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too! Scope of Responsibility Are you a technician who thrives on solving complex problems and keeping manufacturing running at its best? As a Die Repair Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving injection molds and tooling systems that directly impact product quality and uptime. In this hands-on position, you'll perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnose root causes, upgrade mold components, and implement permanent solutions. You'll collaborate with production teams, support cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor others by sharing your technical expertise. This role offers more than day-to-day maintenance—it's an opportunity to build technical mastery, influence processes, and serve as a culture leader in a safety-first, people-focused environment that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Location:

Grand Rapids Campus Shift:

2nd shift (3-11:10pm)

Target Pay:

The target starting base salary for this position is $24.76 - $39.78 / hour (plus 1.00 shift premium and quarterly bonus incentive). Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Cascade Engineering considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. General Responsibilities Review scheduling board and production schedule priorities as determined by schedulingPerforms mold repairs while determining root cause and preventionPerform preventative maintenance proceduresTroubleshoots molds and auxiliary equipment in molding plastic partsRepairs electric, hydraulic and pneumatic mold malfunctionsObserves and corrects irregular mold conditions; computer system upkeepInstalls and upgrades mold componentsParticipate in development and use of TPM systemTrain Technicians and Tooling Personnel to perform basic mold maintenance operations Complete projects as assignedMaintain machine and work area cleanliness; comply with all safety policies, regulations and lawsCommunicate tool status with each plantContribute to CE cost-savings initiativesConnects wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components. Define "root cause" of problematic areas of our process and help implement a permanent solution. Operate crane to move dies and weldingPerforms additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives Culture Bearer Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrityValues people regardless of their background Exhibits the traits of a servant leaderExhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional IntelligenceEncourages open dialogue and communicationDevelops high trust relationships within all levels of the organizationPursues Excellence At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.