Mold Maker
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Job overview
West Pharmaceutical Services is hiring a Mold Maker. The Mold Maker at West Pharmaceutical Services in Walker, MI is a customer‑focused individual responsible for preventative maintenance on injection molds, interpreting part and mold prints, performing quality repairs, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key focus areas include Modify and construct tools, fixtures and mold components using manual metal working machinery, Perform machine setups independently without supervision, and Troubleshoot electrical problems with hot runner and valve‑gated systems, repair and rebuild.
Important skills include Manual Metal Working Machinery, Hot Runner / Valve Gated Systems, Precision Measuring Instruments, Interpret Part Prints, Interpret Mold Prints, and Close‑Tolerance Machining. Preferred (not required): TIG/laser Welding, Lean Sigma, Standard Operating Procedures, and Safety Policy.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Full job description
Mold Maker
Requisition ID: 75318
Date: Aug 6, 2026
Location:
Walker, MI, US, 49534
Department: Engineering
Description:
Job Summary
In this role, you will be a customer focused individual responsible for completing preventative maintenance as scheduled, on injection molds. Analytical and excellent trouble shooting skills along with a drive for continuous improvement. Interpret part prints and/or mold prints to complete quality repairs to molds and secondary equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Modifies and/or constructs tools, fixtures and mold components utilizing manual metal working machinery.
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Able to perform own machine setups with no supervision.
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Troubleshoot electrical problems with Hot Runner / Valve gated systems, repair and rebuild.
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Understands form fit and function in mold construction.
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Performs close‐tolerance machining using detailed blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
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Uses precision measuring instruments in the fabrication of various metals and plastic tools and parts.
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Performs accurate layout of tolerance and angles required to complete assignments.
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Computes dimensions involving radii and compound angles.
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Recommends ideas for improvement.
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Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
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Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
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Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
Education
- High School or equivalent
Work Experience
- 0-3 years of experience
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Trade school classes are preferred.
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Welding skills (TIG/laser)
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Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
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Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
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Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
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Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
Travel Requirements
- None.
Physical Requirements
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Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments.
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Sitting and/or standing for extended periods
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Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.
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The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds.
Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids
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