Lead Mold Maintenance Technician (Band IX)

Make an Impact Where It Matters We're looking for a skilled Lead Mold Maintenance Technician to take ownership of mold performance, team leadership, and continuous improvement in a high-performing injection molding environment. In this role, you won't just maintain molds—you'll drive uptime, mentor technicians, and partner across teams to ensure world-class quality and efficiency. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on solving complex problems and improving processes, this is an opportunity to step into a highly visible, high-impact role. What You'll Do As a key leader on our maintenance team, you will: Lead & Develop a Team

• Guide, support, and hold accountable a team of mold maintenance technicians while reinforcing safety and quality standards Own Mold Performance
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and full tear-downs/rebuilds to ensure molds are production-ready Troubleshoot with Expertise
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime Drive Quality
• Inspect molds and molded parts, partnering with production to ensure consistent, high-quality output Collaborate Cross-Functionally
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to solve problems and improve processes Improve the Operation
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce downtime and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Manage Tools & Inventory
• Ensure critical parts, tools, and supplies are available when needed Document & Standardize
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and help evolve SOPs and best practices Why You'll Want to Work Here We believe in rewarding our employee-owners and creating a stable, supportive work environment: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Build long-term wealth Annual Profit Sharing Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) Weekly Pay Consistent, Year-Round Schedules Paid Holidays Company Gear & Additional Perks Compensation $29.20
• $34.90/hour ( $60,736
• $75,592 annually ), based on experience and qualifications Ready to Lead and Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a critical role in a growing, team-oriented manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. What You Bring We're looking for a strong technical leader with: 5+ years of mold maintenance experience , including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role Deep expertise in mold repair and injection molding systems Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Effective communication and team leadership abilities Familiarity with OSHA and

ISO 9001

standards Basic computer skills (ERP systems, Microsoft Office)

Preferred:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field Certifications such as RJG Master Molder, Lean Six Sigma , or similar Work Environment & Physical Requirements Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and chemicals Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50-75 lbs May require occasional overtime, weekend work, or on-call support