Mold Maker, Grand Rapids
Aerotek, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Mold Maker, Grand Rapids
1st Shift
$26-30/hour
Weekly Pay
Job Description This role is a 1st shift position in the molding department. The individual will be responsible for undertaking various tasks each morning, focusing on repairing molds from plastic injection facilities. Tasks may include making slight changes to new lines, fixing chipped or broken pieces, or correcting molds that were initially incorrect. The individual will follow blueprints and utilize grinders and other tools to redesign molds to specifications. Once modifications are complete, the mold will be tested in a plastic injection machine and then shipped to the customer once it runs correctly.
Repair molds coming in from plastic injection facilities.
Implement changes to new lines by modifying molds.
Fix chipped, broken, or incorrect molds.
Follow blueprints to redesign molds using grinders and other tools.
Test molds in a plastic injection machine to ensure proper function.
Ensure corrected molds are shipped to customers.
Essential Skills
Experience in mold repair and CNC machining.
Proficiency in grinding and mold making.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
5 years of experience with plastic injection molds, either in repair or making.
5 years of experience using grinding hand tools on plastic injection molds.
Why Work Here? Join a dedicated team in a clean job shop environment where you can enhance your skills in mold repair and modification. Work on projects for local and global companies, contributing to quality craftsmanship and innovation.
Work Environment This is a very clean job shop environment where all mold repairs are conducted within the facility. While molds arriving may be dirty or require modifications, the work environment maintains a high standard of cleanliness.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of GRAND RAPIDS, MI.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may bensubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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.
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in GRAND RAPIDS,MI.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.
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.
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1st Shift
$26-30/hour
Weekly Pay
Job Description This role is a 1st shift position in the molding department. The individual will be responsible for undertaking various tasks each morning, focusing on repairing molds from plastic injection facilities. Tasks may include making slight changes to new lines, fixing chipped or broken pieces, or correcting molds that were initially incorrect. The individual will follow blueprints and utilize grinders and other tools to redesign molds to specifications. Once modifications are complete, the mold will be tested in a plastic injection machine and then shipped to the customer once it runs correctly.
Repair molds coming in from plastic injection facilities.
Implement changes to new lines by modifying molds.
Fix chipped, broken, or incorrect molds.
Follow blueprints to redesign molds using grinders and other tools.
Test molds in a plastic injection machine to ensure proper function.
Ensure corrected molds are shipped to customers.
Essential Skills
Experience in mold repair and CNC machining.
Proficiency in grinding and mold making.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
5 years of experience with plastic injection molds, either in repair or making.
5 years of experience using grinding hand tools on plastic injection molds.
Why Work Here? Join a dedicated team in a clean job shop environment where you can enhance your skills in mold repair and modification. Work on projects for local and global companies, contributing to quality craftsmanship and innovation.
Work Environment This is a very clean job shop environment where all mold repairs are conducted within the facility. While molds arriving may be dirty or require modifications, the work environment maintains a high standard of cleanliness.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of GRAND RAPIDS, MI.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may bensubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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.
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in GRAND RAPIDS,MI.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.
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.
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