Tooling/Molding Maker
About the job
- 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.
- 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.
About the company
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
Post IPO Equity
Headquarters
Southfield, Michigan
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- IAC India is courting JSW Motors and VinFast India during 2026.
- Electric-vehicle programs like Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 diversify IAC demand.
- Automotive interiors grow globally, while IAC keeps relationships with major OEMs worldwide.
What critics are saying
- Tata AutoComp’s 2025 acquisitions of IAC Sweden, UK, and Slovakia dismantle standalone scale.
- Unite balloted nearly 250 Solihull workers in September 2023 over pay disputes.
- IAC cut 178 Mendon, Michigan jobs in December 2025 when Ford Escape production ended.
What makes International Automotive Components unique
- IAC supplies full cabin modules: instrument panels, consoles, door panels, headliners.
- IAC’s Europe footprint persists through Tata AutoComp’s 2025 acquisition of IAC Slovakia.
- IAC India supports Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen, and Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Stock Options
- Company Equity
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Conference Attendance Budget
- Family Planning Benefits
- Fertility Treatment Support