About the role
Mold Maker - 2nd, 3rd and Weekend Shifts
Ankeny, IA Direct Hire | Full-Time $25-$30/hour + 15% Shift Differential + Quarterly Profit Sharing
Build Precision Tooling That Makes a Difference
Are you an experienced Mold Maker, Tool & Die Maker, Toolmaker, or Precision Machinist looking for an opportunity to work on highly advanced tooling projects?
Join a growing precision manufacturing organization where you'll build new injection molds used to produce critical components for medical devices and other high-precision applications. This is an opportunity to take ownership of mold builds from start to finish while working in a clean, climate-controlled tool room with industry-leading equipment and technology.
What You'll Do
- Build new precision steel injection molds from engineering drawings and CAD files
- Machine mold components using CNC mills, EDM sinkers, EDM hole burners, lathes, grinders, and other tool room equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD models
- Inspect components using precision measuring equipment and microscopes
- Troubleshoot tooling issues during the mold build process
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule
- Support new tooling projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- 2+ years of mold making, tool & die, tooling, or precision machining experience preferred
- Experience building molds, tooling, or precision components
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD files
- Experience with CNC machining and EDM equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Commitment to producing high-quality work with tight tolerances
- Tool & Die education or apprenticeship experience is a plus
Benefits & Perks
Competitive pay
$25-$30/hour
15% shift differential
for 3rd shift
Quarterly profit-sharing program
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
401(k) with company match
3 weeks PTO and 10 paid holidays
Overtime available and paid at time-and-a-half
Climate-controlled facility maintained year-round
Strong culture of internal promotion and career growth
Opportunities to advance into CNC Programming, Lead Machinist, Supervisory, and Tool Room Leadership positions.
Schedule
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Apply Today
If you have experience in mold making, tool & die, tooling, CNC machining, or precision manufacturing and are looking for a long-term career with excellent growth potential, we'd love to hear from you.