Injection Mold Maker - Nordic Ware
St Louis Park, MN
About the Job
Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community
At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!
Bring your expertise in injection mold making to our growing team! We're looking for a skilled Mold Maker to craft and maintain precision molds that shape our high-quality kitchen products. If you have an eye for detail, a passion for craftsmanship, and thrive on seeing your work in products used by millions, we'd love to have you on our team!
What you will get to do:
- Fabricate, assemble, and repair molds based on technical drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
- Set up and operate a variety of machines, including lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and grinders. Use hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Perform bench operations involving basic project planning and final assembly of material.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure molds meet requirements and production timelines.
- Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting on molds to ensure optimal performance, longevity, and quality.
- Modify existing molds to improve efficiency or adapt to new product specifications.
- Use floor jacks, chain hoist, die lifts and fork truck to move materials.
- Responsible for keeping work area neat and orderly. Perform other related duties as assigned or needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or needed.
What you'll bring to the role:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Completion of an accredited Vo-Tech program in tool and die making, or equivalent preferred
- 3+ years of experience as an Injection Mold Maker or in a similar role.
- Metal stamping or molding background preferred
- EDM knowledge preferred
- Mechanical aptitude
- 6+ months of experience working with manual machines including drills, milling machines, grinders, and lathes
- Basic knowledge of machine tools and their uses
- Willing to learn on the job to become familiar with our production, facility, and supportive equipment.
About Us:
Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.
We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.
We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.
Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer