Mold Maker 2nd Shift in Glen Ellyn

Date Posted: Friday, July 25, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Mold Maker 2nd Shift

Location & Shift:

  • Evening shift
  • On‑site, full‑time

Company Background:

  • A family‑owned plastics mold making leader for over 100
  • 45,000 sq ft facility focused on high‑precision injection mold construction, repair, modifications, and sampling

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot injection molds (including large and small tools)
  • Disassemble/assemble mold components; perform fine machining, polishing, texturing, and alignment
  • Read and interpret blueprints/CAD prints; perform detailed layout using shop trigonometry and precision measuring tools
  • Operate CNC mills, lathes, EDM, surface grinders, and spotting presses
  • Maintain detailed logs, ensure molds are prepped for production, and conduct quality checks
  • Analyze mold defects (flashing, venting, cooling issues) and execute corrective actions
  • Fabricate or fit spare parts and tooling components, support mold revisions
  • Work alongside engineering and maintenance teams to drive continuous process improvements

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical schooling or apprenticeship in mold/tool making preferred
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in plastic injection mold making or tool & die
  • Proficient with machine shop equipment and precision measuring instruments
  • Strong blueprint reading, trigonometry, mechanical aptitude, and CNC operation skills
  • Able to lift moderate loads and stand for extended periods during shift

Desired Traits:

  • Detail-oriented, safety- and quality-conscious mindset
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Team player, adaptable during off-hours
  • Comfortable documenting work and interfacing across departments

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Dan Poel with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to dan.poel@gogpac.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.