Apprentice Mold Maker
Chicago, ILFull-time$20–23/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Janler Corporation is seeking an entry-level Apprentice Mold Maker for its apprenticeship program at its Chicago shop. The apprentice will learn mold-making tools and processes while participating in projects and production under close supervision. The role includes formal mold-making education and training on machining, grinding, polishing, EDM, measuring, and inspection equipment.
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Chicago, IL, USA | Manufacturing/Molding | Hourly | 20-23 per hour DOE | Full Time
| Medical, dental, 401K and more! The formal mold making education program!
Janler Corporation is seeking an entry-level Apprentice Mold Maker to join its apprenticeship program and our team at 6545 N. Avondale Avenue in Chicago, IL located in the O'Hare area.
For over 60 years, Janler Corporation has built top-quality, high-precision, multi-cavity, high-production, single-face and stack molds. And we've built a great reputation with an impressive team behind it.
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Want to apply your skills in a professional, team-oriented shop?
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Do you like technical challenges and coming up with creative ways to do things?
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Are you known for taking pride in your work?
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Want to take your skills to the next level?
If you qualify for this exceptional opportunity, Janler will continually challenge and reward you.
As a Janler apprentice you will:
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Work with the best team of experienced Mold Makers in the industry
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Participate in projects at all phases to learn the use of all mold making tools and equipment
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Learn various grinding, milling, polishing, assembly, EDM, and fittings on complex projectsWork from approved blueprints and under close supervision of the assigned project team leader
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Participate in production of injection molds and tooling to meet customer requirements
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Verify accuracy and functionality of work at all stages to maximize personal skill-building and ensure total customer satisfaction
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Use various measuring devices including micrometers, calipers, optical measuring machine (Optimar), gauges and all inspection equipment
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Become trained to use Bridgeport milling machines, CNC milling machines, manual and automatic grinders, jig grinders, polishing machines, including use of polishing stones, surface plates, EDM machines, cranes and lift trucks.
**As a Janler Apprentice, you will have a career that allows you to grow and reach your potential!
Apprentice Requirements :
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Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required with an emphasis in technical classes preferred
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Some mold making/shop experience a plus
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Must be willing to participate in a formal mold making education program
Based in Edison Park, Janler is a great place to begin and grow your manufacturing career. If you are a disciplined, motivated, team player who takes pride in your work, you'll fit right inand go places!
EOE/ADA
How this job compares
Set against the 3,424 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20–23/hr
- Illinois median$22–24/hr46 hourly ranges
- US median$22–25/hr1,017 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $21.50/hr, is 3% below the Illinois median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Manufacturing hourly ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 93 open Manufacturing jobs in Illinois and 3,424 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
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- Experience
- Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (1,888 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,822 of the 3,424 open Manufacturing jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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