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Saint-Gobain
Injection Molding Mold Maker
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What they do
A Molding or Casting Worker sets up and operates machines that are used to mold and cast metal or plastic parts and products.
$48,407 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers. We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse, and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us. The Injection Molding Mold Maker is responsible for the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and modification of precision molds used in injection molding processes. This role requires a high attention to detail, proficiency in mold tooling techniques, and experience with mold design prints. The Mold Maker will work closely with engineers, tool designers, and production teams to ensure molds meet quality and production standards. Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm $32.00 - $55.00 per hour. Plus overtime and quarterly bonuses paid. $2,500 Signing Bonus! Duties Build new injection molds from blueprints, CAD files, and technical specifications. Perform mold repairs, maintenance, and modifications as needed to support production requirements. Use precision machining equipment, including CNC mills, lathes, and grinders to fabricate components. Fit and assemble mold components with high precision and ensure proper functionality. Inspect tooling components to verify conformance to dimensional specifications. Polish and finish mold cavities, cores, and inserts to meet cosmetic and dimensional requirements. Collaborate with process engineers and tool designers to troubleshoot and resolve mold-related issues. Maintain proper documentation for tooling repairs, revisions, and maintenance logs. Ensure mold components are produced and maintained with minimal downtime to production. Support mold trials and validations in coordination with the production and quality teams. Follow and enforce all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area. Set up and operate a variety various tool and cutter grinders, surface grinders, manual grinder. Qualifications High School degree or GED (Preferred) 5+ years of Injection Molding/Plastic manufacturing experience. (required) 5+ years Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD files. 5+ year Injection molding design and fabrication 4+ Strong knowledge of mold components, assembly, disassembly, and understanding of materials used in mold making (tool steel, aluminum, brass, etc.). Benefits Certain states require pay information to be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position, which is $32.00 to $55.00 per hour ($66,560 to $114,400 annually). However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is up to 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position is $66,560 to $125,840. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and, by nature, can vary based on company and individual performance and are not a guarantee. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs: Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work. Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options LiveWell Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality. 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want Group Legal Identity Theft Protection Auto and Home Insurance Pet Insurance and Discounts Back-up Child & Elder Care PerkSpot Employee Discount Program One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes and safety glasses annually