Mold Maker - Class A - 1st shift

Starkey is hiring a Mold Maker - Class A at its Glencoe, MN location on 1st shift. The Class A Mold Maker will be responsible for supporting Mechanical Engineers and the Injection Lab groups in the building, repair and maintenance of injection molds. In this position the Mold Maker will build, repair and maintain all injection molds and their components with the highest degree of skills and craftsmanship on a consistent basis.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

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Responsibilities

Build, repair and maintain all injection molds and their components with the highest degree of skills and craftsmanship on a consistent basis. 

• Use all foundational Tool room machines with proficiency and appropriateness to save time and improve quality.  
• Provide input into the troubleshooting and support of the injection lab. 
• Fully utilize all supporting software including, but not limited to JobBoss, Pro-E, and Mastercam.   
• Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and deliver projects successful, even amid shifting shop priorities and conditions.  

Build fixtures, prototypes, and machine parts with the highest degree of skill and craftsmanship on a consistent basis. 

• Use and apply programming software (CAD/CAM) tools to gain speed and accuracy in component manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate documentation and record keeping of all Tool room procedures as necessary. 

• Maintain proficiency in all software related to Tool room record keeping including but not limited to Excel, JobBoss, and Office Suite.   
• Work towards continual improvement on an ongoing basis.   

• Willingness to openly share job knowledge and skills through active participation in process improvement teams.  
• Assist Tool room manager with identifying the need and justification of purchasing Tool room equipment.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned 

Job Requirements
Education
-Technical degree in Mold/Die trades or equivalent required 

Experience

• 10 years total combined experience in the building, repair or maintenance of injection molds required. 
• Experience to understand/operate all foundational tool room equipment and “specific” machine tools to achieve departmental goals. 
• Experience/training on current Microsoft computer software (Word, Excel, etc.) 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both written and orally with coworkers, vendors, and customer. 
• Ability to work effectively with others on team-oriented goals that are driven in a time sensitive manner. 

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Technical skill in the manufacture of injection mold tooling. 
• Technical understanding of mold design concepts. 
• Technical understanding of material chemistry.
• Technical understanding of injection mold processing. 

Salary and Other Compensation: 

The target rate for this position is between $31.10/hr to $41.97/hr  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  

Benefits: The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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