Mold Technician
Entegris · Colorado Springs, CO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Entegris (industrial) in Colorado Springs, CO. C limb ladders and work in industrial or manufacturing environments.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Machining, Injection molding, Tooling, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live manufacturing postings in Colorado.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- CNC 56%
- ✓ Machining 56%
- ✓ Tooling 44%
- Team leadership 39%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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This plant: Entegris in Colorado Springs
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Full description from EntegrisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The Role
Our Colorado Springs site is seeking a Mold Technician to support our Tooling team . In this role, the Mold Technician supports manufacturing operations by building, assembling, maintaining, and servicing plastic injection molds and mold inserts used in production. Working from established procedures, blueprints, and specifications, this hands ‑ on role applies technical skills and attention to detail to ensure molds meet quality, safety, and performance standards. The Mold Technician collaborates with engineers, tooling specialists, and cell teams to support reliable manufacturing operation s
Requirements
- ✓L ift up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
- ✓S tand and walk for the duration of the shift
- ✓Ability to operate lifts, forklifts, or cranes
- ✓C limb ladders and work in industrial or manufacturing environments
- ✓Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as business needs require
- ✓Ability to perform repetitive and fine ‑ motor tasks, including pinching, grasping, twisting, bending, and reaching
- ✓Visual acuity to inspect components, read drawings, and use precision measurement tools
- ✓U se cleaning equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) safely
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Job Title
Mold Technician
What You’ll Do
- •Build tool insert configurations and set up mold bases
- •Disassemble, clean, and maintain plastic injection molds and inserts
- •Interpret technical drawings and blueprints with accuracy
- •Utilize SAP for tracking, documentation, and workflow management
- •Operate a variety of hand tools, including calipers, air impact wrenches, microscopes, and other precision instruments
- •Perform Level 1 Preventive Maintenance (PM) on mold bases and inserts
- •Safely operate overhead cranes for mold handling and setup
- •Follow the build schedule to meet production timelines and quality standards
- •Understand and follow the Bill of Materials (BOM) for accurate assembly and configuration
- •Communicate effectively with cell team members and tool room support staff to ensure smooth operations
- •Other duties as assigned to support business goals and objectives
What We Seek
- •High school diploma or GED required
- •1–5 years of related tooling, mold, machining, or manufacturing experience preferred
- •Technical training, apprenticeship, or on ‑ the ‑ job tooling experience preferred
- •Basic knowledge of tooling methods, mold components, and shop practices
- •Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high ‑ quality tooling that supports consistent, reliable manufacturing outcomes
- •Competence in interpreting engineering drawings, diagrams, and specifications to ensure molds are built accurately and to required tolerances
- •Works well independently and with a group on collaborative projects
- •The willingness to work occasional overtime or weekends as needed to support business demands if needed
- •Ability to use measuring devices, hand tools and power tools
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What We Offer
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity 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 above and 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: $21-$25 hourly range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
- •Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
- •Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
- •Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
- •P aid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
- •Education assistance to support your learning journey
- •Values -driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.
Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.