Job Description
Work Schedule
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Mon thru Friday
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our work helps make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As a Mold Repair Technician, you'll play an important role in supporting the production of medical products that improve lives around the world. If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, working with precision tooling, and being part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a clean, modern manufacturing environment with advanced injection molding equipment, competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and the stability of a global industry leader.
What You'll Do
As a Mold Repair Technician, you will maintain and repair precision injection molds to ensure efficient production and high-quality products. Your work will directly impact manufacturing uptime and product quality.
Key responsibilities include:
- Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain precision injection molds used in medical device manufacturing.
- Perform preventive maintenance to maximize mold performance and minimize downtime.
- Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble injection molds.
- Diagnose tooling issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Support production and process technicians in resolving mold-related issues.
- Complete work orders and accurately document repairs and preventive maintenance activities in the maintenance system.
- Safely operate tool room equipment including mills, grinders, lathes, and other manual machining equipment.
- Maintain organized tooling storage and a clean, safe tool room environment.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety procedures, and quality standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts that enhance tooling reliability and production efficiency.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Three or more years of experience repairing and maintaining injection molds or equivalent tool room experience.
- Experience troubleshooting injection molding tooling.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and technical documentation.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:
- Multi-cavity injection molds
- Hot runner systems
- Laser welding
- CNC mills or lathes
- Surface grinding
- Manual milling equipment
- CAD or SolidWorks
- Mastercam
- Mold flow analysis
What Makes You Successful
We're looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in producing high-quality work.
- Enjoys troubleshooting and solving mechanical problems.
- Values safety and attention to detail.
- Works well as part of a team.
- Is dependable, organized, and proactive.
- Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Work Environment
This position is based in a clean manufacturing environment supporting medical device production. Employees are expected to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including cleanroom requirements and all applicable safety procedures.
The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and working with precision tools and equipment. Occasional lifting of heavy tooling may be required.
Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you're joining a global leader committed to innovation and improving human health.
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Annual incentive bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company benefits
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Career growth and internal advancement opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- A collaborative, safety-focused workplace
- The opportunity to support products that improve lives around the world
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, every role has purpose. Join us and help make a meaningful impact every day.
