Injection Molding Mold Maker
Company: T.I.M. Manufacturing Co
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Purpose: To support our
customers and Texas Injection Molding by helping to troubleshoot,
diagnose and make repairs to injection molds. Aid in the mold
design and building of new injection molds, fixtures and other
tooling related items. Job Responsibilities: Perform preventive
maintenance and repairs on complex injection molding tools,
ensuring optimal functionality and production uptime. Identify and
troubleshoot mold issues, promptly implementing solutions to
minimize production disruptions. Maintain accurate documentation of
all mold maintenance and repair activities, including dates,
procedures used, and materials consumed. Train and mentor junior
mold makers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work
environment. Must be organized with strong attention to detail and
accuracy; working with tolerances of /- .0005” Operational
knowledge of tool room equipment including, but not limited to
manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, CNC and EDM machines.
Start-Finish of new tooling as well as repairs and modifications of
existing tooling Be efficient and skilled in operating manual tool
room machinery such as surface grinders, mills, lathes, tool
grinders. Trouble shoot and repair hot runner systems Collection of
data and use of data analysis to make fact based decisions
Commitment to company values Qualifications: Education: High School
Education or GED Experience : Have a minimum of 5 years experience
as a mold maker. (A machinist does not qualify as a mold maker)
Plastics/Molding experience Experience in the tool and die
industry, preferably with precise, high-quality, injection molds.
Experience with CNC machining and programming Qualified as a
Journeyman Mold Maker. Have experience with fitting and benching of
molds. Knowledge/Skills and Abilities: Strong math skills Must be
able to stand for long hours (8-10 hours daily) Must be able to
lift up to 50 lbs Shows good judgment Proficient in the ability to
read and interpret engineering drawings and/or CAD files. Ability
to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
Strong understanding of mold design principles, engineering
tolerances, and material properties Excellent problem-solving and
analytical skills Strong attention to detail and a commitment to
safety. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to
collaborate effectively with diverse teams Excellent attendance is
mandatory with ability to work up to 5 hours/week overtime Be a
self-starter, be motivated, and able to work in a team environment
A positive can-do attitude with willingness to learn Attention to
detail Have working knowledge of mold construction. Must have your
own tools. Must have neat and orderly work habits. Proficient in
the ability to read and interpret customer drawings Proficient in
precision measuring instruments Knowledgeable of GD&T Tolerance
You should be proficient in: Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills Injection
Molding Experience Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
Keywords: T.I.M. Manufacturing Co, Pearland , Injection Molding Mold Maker, Engineering , Houston, Texas
