Jabil
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The role requires sound judgment, a proactive approach, and the ability to influence outcomes through technical expertise and leadership.
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
NyproMold is a leader in precision mold manufacturing, supporting the medical, consumer, and industrial markets. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our team members are highly skilled professionals dedicated to producing world-class tooling solutions.
Position Overview
The Mold Maker plays a critical role in the successful execution of the mold manufacturing process, performing a wide range of highly skilled tasks essential to delivering world-class injection molds. This position requires advanced hands-on machining expertise, exceptional technical knowledge, and strong planning, coordination, and communication skills to ensure all mold components are completed, assembled, and validated on schedule.
An extensive understanding of plastic injection mold design, construction, and functionality is required to effectively evaluate dimensional requirements, tolerances, fits, finishes, and overall mold performance. The Mold Maker provides guidance, instruction, support, and direction throughout mold construction and qualification. This includes collaborating with design, machining, assembly, and manufacturing teams to identify risks, solve problems, expedite critical activities, and drive projects toward successful completion. The role requires sound judgment, a proactive approach, and the ability to influence outcomes through technical expertise and leadership.
Perform advanced hands-on machining operations using mills, EDMs, lathes, grinders, saws, hones, and other precision equipment
Interpret and work from blueprints, CAD files, engineering drawings, and written/verbal instructions to manufacture mold components to specification
Review mold designs and develop a thorough understanding of mold functionality, critical features, and customer requirements
Monitor and verify the quality, dimensional accuracy, fit, and functionality of mold components throughout the manufacturing and assembly process.
Independently diagnose mold problems, determine required repairs, and return tooling to production-ready condition.
Document and report mold design and manufacturing issues through Design Quality Issue Reports and other required quality systems.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members, promoting best practices and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain a safe, organized work environment and comply with all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Communicate project progress, concerns, and delivery risks with Operations Management and department leaders.
Fit, repair, and replace cores, cavities, inserts, slides, lifters, ejector systems, leader pins, bushings, and related mold components
Other duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, apprenticeship, or journeyman-level moldmaking/toolmaking experience preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on injection moldmaking or toolmaking experience supporting plastic injection molding operations.
Demonstrated experience building, repairing, maintaining, fitting, assembling, and troubleshooting complex plastic injection molds.
Strong knowledge of injection mold construction, operation, mold functionality, and common tooling failure modes.
Cores and cavities
Mold inserts
Parting lines and shutoffs
Mold actions, interlocks, and mechanical components
Slides and lifters
Ejector pins and ejector systems
Cooling and water circuits
Leader pins and bushings
Advanced machining skills with manual and CNC toolroom equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, EDMs, and other precision machining equipment.
Strong precision fitting, spotting, polishing, bench work, assembly, and mold qualification skills.
Ability to independently diagnose tooling issues, identify root causes, and implement effective repair solutions.
Ability to read and interpret mold designs, blueprints, CAD models, engineering drawings, and dimensional specifications.
Proficient in the use of precision measuring and inspection equipment to verify dimensional accuracy and mold quality.
Working knowledge of CNC programming and machining processes
Basic CAD skills with the ability to review and interrogate mold designs and manufacturing data.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with a high attention to detail.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with engineering, machining, assembly, quality, and operations teams.
Ability to work independently on complex tooling projects while maintaining a high level of precision, craftsmanship, quality, and accountability.
Proficient computer skills, including the ability to complete reports, quality documentation, and production-related records.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time
Ability to visually inspect detailed markings and part features
Manual dexterity to handle tools and small components
Ability to lift and move materials or components weighing up to 40 pounds
Work Environment
This position operates in a precision manufacturing environment and requires adherence to all company safety policies and procedures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.
Competitive compensation based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Career growth opportunities within a growing organization
Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment
The hourly pay range for this role is $26.30 - $47.36. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.
As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off; paid parental leave; company-paid holidays subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.
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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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