Careers

Job Openings

Interested candidates may submit a resume in confidence, by Fax at (269) 465-3221 or by e-mail to jobs@duramold.net.

If you would like to call and tell us about yourself: 269-210-2102

Current job openings: (Please scroll down for complete listings…)

CNC Setup

Qualifications:

  • Setup, tram, and operate vertical milling and high-speed milling machines.

  • Perform initial tool offsets and check for tool runout.

  • Perform close tolerance milling operations as required.

  • Verify conformance of machined workpieces.

  • Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime, reduce setup time, improve quality, and improve cycle time.

  • 1 year of setup experience is required.

  • 2 years of CNC milling machine experience is required.

Lead Journeyman

Qualifications:

  • Experienced people leader who supervises and coaches die cast die and injection mold makers.

  • Has a journeyman’s card.

  • Plans projects to meet quality and delivery timing.

  • Leads projects.

  • Has strong problem-solving skills.

  • Understands the tool building process along with before & after HT machining requirements.

  • Able to open 3D models & measure.

  • Able to tool path for small components on projects.

  • Proficient on CNC machines.

  • Able to work from blueprints/sketches to create/modify prototypes, tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and molds.

  • Able to calculate the dimensions & tolerances is required to set up machine tools.

  • Familiar with the operation of lathes, grinders, milling, and boring machines to produce tools.

  • 5-10 years of experience.

Machinist

Qualifications:

  • Able to setup, program, and operate Vertical Milling Machines.

  • Able to setup and operate manual mills, CNC mills, lathes, and surface grinders.

  • Able to perform close tolerance milling, turning, and grinding operations as required.

  • Able to verify conformance of machined workpieces.

  • Able to read blueprints, use micrometers and indicators.

  • CAM systems and g-code programming is preferred, but not required.

  • Tool making experience is preferred, but not required.

  • Able to drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime, reduce setup time, improve quality, and improve cycle time.

  • Must have strong communication skills

  • Must be self-motivated with strong analytical skills.

  • High School diploma is required

  • 2 years of operation experience, and 1 year of setup is required.

Mold Maker Apprentice

Qualifications:

  • Mechanically oriented; likes hands-on projects.

  • Learns to read blueprints/sketches to create/modify prototypes, tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and molds.

  • Learns to calculate dimensions & tolerances and is required to set up machine tools.

  • Learns to operate lathes, grinders, milling, and boring machines to produce tools.

  • Learns the tool building process to include before/after HT machining requirements.            

  • HS diploma is required, and enrolls in the first available apprenticeship program at a community college combined with on-the-job training.

  • Requires consistent oversight and coaching.

  • Typical education and experience process is 4–7-years.

Die Repairman

  • Mechanically oriented; likes hands-on projects.

  • Proficient at disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, and plumbing of tools efficiently & safely.  Works independently and reliably.

  • Follows Project Manager’s direction and provides regular and ongoing project updates.

  • Coaches apprentices to help them quickly reach proficiency.

  • Journeyman's card is preferred, but not required.

  • 3-5 years of experience.

Benefits Include:

  • Health insurance (Priority Health POS HDHP)

  • HSA Match

  • 401K with Company Contribution

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Short-term Disability

  • Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment

  • Voluntary Additional Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment

  • 401(k) Plan With Company Contribution

  • Paid Time Off

  • Tuition Reimbursement

Interested candidates may submit a resume in confidence, by Fax at (269) 465-3221 or by e-mail to jobs@duramold.net.

If you would like to call and tell us about yourself: 269-210-2102

Employment

For the right people, Dura Mold provides a great environment for personal development. We offer our employees the support, training, and knowledge they need to grow on their career path.

The staff at Dura Mold combines energy and experience in all disciplines of engineering, machining, and mold manufacturing. Our very special environment provides all employees an opportunity for continuous growth and development.

Training

Dura Mold continually reinvests in new equipment and software. Ongoing training of our employees is an integral part of Dura Mold's evolution.