Mold Maker ($10,000 Sign-on Bonus)
Entegris · Chaska, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Entegris (industrial) in Chaska, MN. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Tooling, SolidWorks
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $74k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 56%
- ✓ Tooling 52%
- Team leadership 44%
- ✓ Machining 36%
- GD&T 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Entegris
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Entegris in Chaska
4 other open roles at this site.
- Automation and Controls Engineer · Controls
- Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement · Lean / CI · Manager
- Maintenance Automation Technician-$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS · Controls · Technician
- Mold Maker + CNC Programmer ($10,000 Sign-on Bonus) · Manufacturing · Technician
Full description from EntegrisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Building of new molds along with mold inserts for existing tooling.
- ◆Ability to repair to allow quick turn- around with issues as they arise within competency level.
- ◆Maintains current and appropriate documentation in mold files. Completes all job-related documentation.
- ◆Operates Tool Room equipment at a high level of competency (CNC Mills, CNC EDMs and CNC Lathes to level of operation to proficient competency).
- ◆Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems related to mold cycling, mold function in the press, miscellaneous tooling and fixtures as required.
- ◆Completes miscellaneous tasks as assigned in support of the larger organization and production goals.
- ◆Assembles production molds, cleans molds following standard procedures, and reassembles such as required.
- ◆Completes other duties as assigned.
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Job Title
Mold Maker ($10,000 Sign-on Bonus)
Job Description
The Mold Maker is responsible to build , revise and maintain Entegris owned molds, tooling, and fixtures by performing machining and mechanical processes, methods and techniques. With proven performance the opportunities to grow into a larger or different role exist. Providing additional support to the production teams.
Open to providing relocation assistance if not living close to the Chaska, MN facility.
$10K Sign-on bonus and premium shift differential offered!
Flexible Shifts + Schedules!
Second Shift: Hours are flexible Monday-Friday, 1:30PM-9:30PM with overtime opportunity or 1:30PM-11:30PM 4 days/week
and Preferred Skills
- +Minimum 3+ years of experience in mold making field/industry required
- +2-year degree in mold making or completion of qualified apprenticeship program
- +Knowledge and use of SolidWorks/Creo
- +Programming skills for CNC mills and Lates using Mastercam.
- +Ability to demonstrate problem solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- +Ability to read and understand work instructions and perform math computations and computer data entry
- +Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand during entire shift
- +Ability to perform repetitive pushing and sliding of mold plates and mold inserts
- +Periodically, this position requires repetitive hand, wrist, and grasping of objects with fingers for extended periods of time
- +Ability to visually detect quality defects
- +Ability to work overtime and on-call schedule as required
Your Success Will Be Measured By
- •People and Teamwork: work well with others and add value to the tooling team
- •Accountability, Integrity and Trust: be accountable to deadlines and follow through on commitments
- •Creativity and Innovation: problem resolutions are applicable, efficient and impactful
- •Dedication to Excellence: delivering superior customer satisfaction on a routine basis
What We Offer
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunities to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
Our total rewards package goes beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
- •Compensation is $34.00 - 40.00+/hour (based on experience)
- •Shift Bonus
- •Sign-on Bonus $10K!
- •Annual bonus eligibility.
- •A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an impressive employer match that's all yours - no vesting!
- •Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you're happy and healthy.
- •3 weeks of vacation - plenty of time to recharge those batteries!
- •Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window
Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, Student OPT, etc.) now or in the future.