Mold Shop Machinist in PARK HILLS (MO) - Job offer

Mold Shop Machinist

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC machining equipment
• Operate manual mills, lathes, drill presses, and other machine shop equipment
• Fabricate molds, prototype tooling, fixtures, and production equipment components
• Repair, modify, and manufacture components according to engineering drawings and specifications
• Machine punch and die sets, slicing mandrels, printing mandrels, and other production tooling
• Repair molds through machining, component replacement, sandblasting, assembly, adjustment, and general maintenance
• Assemble new molds, including drilling, tapping, fastening, fitting, and verifying proper operation
• Cut, bend, and form metal to fabricate tooling, fixtures, guards, brackets, and other components
• Perform preventive maintenance on mold shop and assigned production equipment
• Troubleshoot issues involving molds, tooling, machining, and production equipment
• Maintain accurate machining, tooling, and maintenance documentation
• Assist with developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Work with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve tooling and equipment reliability
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and machine shop best practices
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5 years of machinist or mold-making experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of CNC and manual machining
• Experience with mold fabrication, mold repair, tooling, and precision measurement
• CNC setup and programming experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and machine shop equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to safely operate a forklift after completing required certification
• Candidate must have a working phone number and be reachable by phone for employment-related communication.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling
• Must have the manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination necessary for precision machining
• Regularly lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Items exceeding 50 lbs. require assistance
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures, moving machinery, machining equipment, and moderate noise

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