Mold Maker, McHenry, Illinois

Created 05/04/2024
Reference 240437487
Country United States
State Illinois
City McHenry
Zip 60051
Salary 26 - 35
Fathom is one of the largest digital manufacturing platforms offering ON-DEMAND manufacturing in North America. With more than 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across 12 facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies, CNC machining, injection molding & tooling, urethane casting, sheet metal fabrication, and design and engineering.

With over 50 years of industry experience, Fathom is at the forefront of the Industry 4.0 digital manufacturing revolution serving clients in the technology, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive and IOT sectors. Fathom’s extensive certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, ISO 13485:2016, AS9100:2016, NIST 800-171 and ITAR.

Mold Maker Responsibilities:

Responsible for troubleshooting of injection molds for repair work - including broken components, part flash, sticking parts, leaking water or some other improper function of the injection mold Ability to repair or make new replacement components such as ejector pins, core pins, cam pins, bolt thread repair, etc Dismantles or partially dismantles molds to locate cause of malfunction or cause of part defect Replaces or repairs damaged area

Interprets prints for tooling modifications, accuracy and improvements

Capable of assigning work and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to the work assignments

Performs preventive maintenance

Recommends design changes to new and existing tools

Works with all employees to continuously improve quality and production

Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators

Works to tolerances as close as zero

Troubleshoot tooling problems at the presses

Keep accurate records on all applicable documentation

Maintains tooling inventory by notifying supervisor in writing of parts needed

Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase shop efficiencies

Assist other tool makers with troubleshooting

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of equipment to produce product in specifications in a timely and cost-efficient manner

To perform other job-related duties as determined and assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge of working on and troubleshooting hot runner systems and their respective controllers - PREFERRED

Eye protection and safety shoes are required in all production areas.


Mold Maker Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (A.A.) or certificate in tool & die – PREFERRED

5 Years Mold Making Experience

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

AutoCAD experience

Solidworks experience

Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, predictive maintenance, 5S and related manufacturing best practices - PREFERRED

Frequently required standing

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Mold Maker must have qualifications:

Leading mold builds assigned from start to finish

Tool/Mold Repair Skills

Tool/Mold Setup Experience

Blueprint Reading

Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Injection Molding Experience


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.



Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans



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