Overview
Zinga Industries is currently seeking a Die Cast Mold Maker for our Reedsburg, WI facility.
The Die Cast Mold Maker will design, build, repair, and maintain complex precision metal molds (dies) used in high-pressure casting machines to produce metal parts.
The Die Cast Mold Maker will interpret technical blueprints, operate toolroom machinery (lathes, mills, CNC), and perform preventative maintenance to ensure high-quality, high-volume production.
Responsibilities
- Mold Repair: Repair or replace worn/damaged surfaces and components like pins, runners, and vents to extend tool life.
- Trim Die Fabrication & Assembly: Build, adjust, and repair trim dies, fixtures using common tool steels.
- Toolroom Operations: Set up and operate machinery such as grinders, lathes, milling machines, and CNCs to machine tool components to precise tolerances.
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform preventive maintenance, disassemble and clean complex molds, and troubleshoot casting defects related to mold issues.
- Technical Drawing Analysis: Read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, and specifications to verify dimensions and ensure compliance.
- Coordinate Subcontractors: Direct and Lead outside service providers for new tooling and repairs.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years in tool and die making, specifically with die-cast or plastic injection tooling.
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of CNC machine tools, CAM, and precision measuring instruments.
- Education: High school diploma or GED; apprenticeship completion or technical degree is highly preferred.
- Physical/Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong knowledge of materials (tool steel) and heat treatment.
- Tool Steel TIG Welding Capabilities
- $32.00 - $35.00 per hour (DOE)
- Relocation / Sign On Bonus Available
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurances
- 401K
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
