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Mold Maker in Detroit

Date Posted: 05 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Contact Thane Meiners with gpac. thane.meiners@gogpac.com  (507) 512-3068

Mold Maker

About the Role

Produce tools, dies, and special guiding and holding devices that enable machines to manufacture a variety of products. Communicates with programmers. If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity with a great company that values strong work culture and employee happiness, this is the opportunity for you!

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Works from blueprints or instructions to plan the sequence of operations necessary to manufacture the tool or die.
  • Uses hand tools for fitting and assembling gauges, and other mechanical and metal-forming equipment.
  • Completes a die to a realistic promise date and produces samples to the customer's specifications.
  • Makes prototype molds from various material (aluminum, bronze, etc...)
  • Communicates with programmers on a daily basis for completion of projects.
  • Promotes guest relations; anticipates and responds to needs of others; provides assistance in a courteous, quick manner; treats others with care and respect, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications

  • High school or vocational school education, including courses in mathematics, blueprint reading, metalworking, and drafting is a prerequisite.

Physical Requirements

  • Physical effort
  • Standing
  • Reaching
  • Talking
  • Hearing
  • Moderately heavy lifting

Skills

  • Machining properties knowledge
  • Metals and alloys knowledge
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Concentration
  • Machining operations
  • Mathematics
  • Blueprint reading
  • Oral communication
  • Written communication
  • Reading comprehension
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Computer literacy

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.

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