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Skilled - Mold Maintenance Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Wisconsin, Mequon | |
 Sep 17, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Mold Maintenance Technician
Wage: $23.57-$31.77/hour + $3.00 Night shift premium Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift Hours: 6:30pm-6:30am QPS Employment Group is hiring a Mold Maintenance Technician for a company in Mequon, WI. This is a direct hire opportunity on 12-hour night shift. Mold Maintenance Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Disassemble mold and clean components - Inspect all parts of molds for signs of wear or damage and notify the Lead Mold Maintenance Technician or Mold Maintenance Supervisor so the mold can be repaired - Change inserts as required - Tag molds as "Production Ready" and transport molds to workstations using a motorized pallet jack - Perform daily tool maintenance (in and out of presses) - Update mold location records in the ERP system - Clean inserts as required and return inserts to assigned storage locations - Collect molds after production runs, return molds to storage and update mold location records - Install replacement parts and perform minor mold repairs as directed by the Mold Maintenance Supervisor - Assemble molds, verify work has been completed, return molds to the proper location, and update the tool logbook - Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following safety procedures and complying with OSHA regulations - Maintain and practice good housekeeping procedures within the department Food Safety - Understand and follow all Quality Food Safety Management System (QFSMS) policies and procedures - Report problems with the QFSMS to a supervisor or manager Mold Maintenance Technician Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent - 3-5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred - Ability to obtain and maintain lift licenses for required mold maintenance equipment - Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions - Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers, internal customers and external vendors - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers - Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages - Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form - Ability to identify problems, collect data when directed, establish facts, and recommend solutions is essential to this position - Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while producing high-quality work - Ability to safely identify and operate various powered hand tools and maintain lift licenses - Basic computer skills are necessary to enter data into programs used to track mold maintenance activities - Ability to prioritize activities and perform job duties with minimal supervision is essential - Regularly stand and walk; use hands to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear - Frequently walk, stand, lift, and carry up to 35 pounds up to 10 feet; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds several feet (e.g., molds without eye bolts) - Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus - Must be able to climb in and out of presses, maintain balance and work inside molds - Regularly work near moving mechanical parts - Occasionally exposed to vibration, fumes, or airborne particles - The noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud, while the production floor is consistently loud IND999 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |