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AVNA · 1 month ago

Toolroom - Mold Maker

New Britain, CT, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AVNA is a manufacturing company seeking a Class A Mold Maker, a highly skilled tooling professional responsible for building and repairing complex molds. The role requires expert-level machining capabilities and collaboration with design and engineering teams to optimize mold designs.

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Responsibilities

Build new molds from start to finish, including machining, fitting, assembly, polishing, and final qualification

Interpret highly detailed engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and GD&T specifications with minimal supervision

Set up and operate advanced machining equipment, including CNC mills/lathes, surface grinders, EDM (sinker and wire), and high-precision manual equipment

Perform complex mold repairs and engineering changes, including troubleshooting parting line issues, venting, gating, runners, slides, lifters, and hot-runner systems

Diagnose root causes of mold defects (flash, galling, cooling issues, alignment failures, etc.) and implement corrective actions

Lead mold trials, ensuring tools run correctly and meet all dimensional, cosmetic, and functional requirements before release to production

Collaborate with design, engineering, and processing teams to optimize mold design for manufacturability, quality, and cycle time

Maintain detailed documentation and mold history, including preventive maintenance actions and repair logs

Ensure all work complies with tight tolerances, quality standards, and safety procedures

Qualification

Journeyman toolmaker certificationMold designConstructionCNC equipment operationPrecision measuring toolsMold-making experienceEDM systems operationLean manufacturing knowledgeAnalytical skillsTroubleshooting skillsMedical injection molds experienceCAD/CAM software familiarityHigh-volume manufacturing experienceProject leadershipMentoring skillsCollaboration skills