International Automotive Components

Designs, engineers, and manufactures automotive interiors

Tooling/Molding Maker

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeArlington, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) credential is required.
Broad knowledge of molding and injection mold repair is required, including the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical problems.
Five to ten years of mold-making, repair, and maintenance experience is required.
Strong experience with stoning and polishing mold components is required.
The employee must be able to stand or sit for 8–12 hours per day, lift up to 40 pounds occasionally and 15 pounds regularly, and perform overhead work and work below the waist.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, electrical discharge machines, and surface and cylindrical grinders.
Assemble and disassemble tools.
Repair and maintain molds, including processing Red Tag work orders.
Instruct other toolmakers and apprentices in operating and setting up tool-room equipment.
Perform tungsten inert gas (TIG), metal inert gas (MIG), and micro-welding.
Construct injection molds ranging from basic to highly complex.
Complete engineering changes and revisions to injection molds.
Repair injection-mold cavities and cores damaged through wear or other causes.
Build fixtures and gauges as needed.
Perform assigned project-leader duties for new molds or major revisions and ensure project quality.
Work with an apprentice or another toolmaker who assists with setups and machining methods.
Follow health and safety requirements and maintain a neat, orderly work area.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a permanent, full-time Tool/Mold Maker for 3rd Shift (10pm-6am) at our Arlington, TX facility.

General Job Duties:

Sets up and operates lathes, milling machines, electrical discharge machines, and surface and cylindrical grinders.
Tool assembly/disassembly.
Mold repair and maintenance including Red Tag work order processing.
Instructs other toolmakers and apprentices in the operation and set up of tool room equipment.
Welding Tig/MiG and micro-welding.
Constructs injection molds from basic to high complexity.
Completes engineering changes and revisions to injection molds.
Repairs injection mold cavities and cores due to damage or wear.
Builds fixtures and gages as needed.
Performs Project Leader duties (as assigned) on a new mold or major revision and is responsible for the quality of the project.
Would be assisted by an apprentice or another toolmaker who would help them with setups and machining methods.
Observe all health and safety requirements and maintain the work area in a neat and orderly condition.
Performs reasonably related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Broad knowledge of molding and injection mold repair with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical problems.
5-10 years of mold-making, repair, and maintenance experience.
Strong experience with stoning and polishing mold components.

We want to talk to you if you have:

Broad knowledge of molding and injection mold repair with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical problems.
5-10 years of mold-making, repair, and maintenance experience.
Strong experience with stoning and polishing mold components.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand on feet and/or sit 8-12 hours a day and lift to 40lbs on an occasional basis and 15 lbs regularly. Must be able to perform overhead work as well as work below the waist.

IAC Perks:

401(k)
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Company events
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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About the Company

International Automotive Components

Designs, engineers, and manufactures automotive interiors

International Automotive Components (IAC) Group designs, engineers, and builds automotive interiors such as instrument panels, consoles, door panels, and headliners for major automakers worldwide. Its products are created through coordinated design and manufacturing processes that integrate smart, sustainable technology to improve the driving experience. IAC works with automotive OEMs under long-term contracts, ensuring steady revenue and close collaboration. It differentiates itself by combining strong design capability with sustainability and efficiency across its global manufacturing footprint, enabling precise execution and scalable production. The company's goal is to be a leading, trusted supplier in the automotive interiors market, continually expanding capabilities and market reach while prioritizing sustainability and cost-effective delivery.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Southfield, MI
Founded: 2006

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