Mold Technician

We are a Tier 1 automotive supplier seeking a Mold Technician to support high-volume injection molding and assembly operations. This role is critical to ensuring tooling reliability, supporting program launches, and maintaining world-class manufacturing performance aligned with Lean Manufacturing and the Toyota Production System (TPS).

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on tooling experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced automotive environment where uptime, quality, and continuous improvement are key.

• 2-3 years set up technician experience.
• Experience with machine set up and shut down.
• Skilled in processing quality issues.
• Robot part extraction and quick mold change experience would be an asset.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting ability of the equipment and help find root cause
• The ability to communicate effectively
• Enforce good Quality, show good skills in ensuring quality is "built in each and every process"
• Must be able to effectively problem solve (Safety, Quality and Productivity)
• Team oriented but able to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to adapt and respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.

DUTIES

• Support high-volume automotive injection molding processes and assembly operations
• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on injection molds and related equipment
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, modify, and reassemble molds including hot runner and multi-cavity tooling
• Troubleshoot mold-related issues to minimize downtime, scrap, and quality concerns
• Implement engineering changes, tool modifications, and process improvements
• Support new program launches, PPAP activities, and tooling validations
• Recommend technical solutions to improve mold performance, cycle time, and part quality
• Operate injection molding machines as required for setup verification and troubleshooting
• Participate in Kaizen, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Read and interpret tooling drawings, blueprints, schematics, and machine specifications
• Communicate effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and external tooling vendors
• Maintain compliance with TBCA quality and safety standard.
• Proven experience with:
• Injection mold maintenance and repair
• Preventive and breakdown maintenance

• Continuous improvement / Kaizen activities

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

• Ability to work in a non-union, multi-skilled maintenance environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset
• Willingness to work bi-weekly rotating shifts and overtime as required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Direct experience with TPS / Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, and automotive quality systems
• Experience with engineered resins (ABS, PP, Nylon, PC, glass-filled materials)
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, A3)
• Exposure to automation, robotics, or Industry 4.0 initiatives

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive hourly wage with shift premium
• Overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable, long-term employment with a growing Tier 1 automotive supplier
• Opportunity to contribute to new launches and continuous improvement initiatives

We appreciate all resumes submitted; however only those candidates considered for employment will be contacted.

TBCA is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility for people with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact Luis Rivera, HR Specialist through email at or call