Mold Design Technician

About UTEX Industries

UTEX Industries is a leading manufacturer of engineered sealing solutions serving the oil and gas, industrial, and petrochemical markets. With a legacy of innovation and operational excellence, we take pride in our people, our products, and our purpose. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Join Our Team as a Mold/Design Technician!

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for precision and design? We are currently seeking a

Mold/Design Technician

to support the creation, development, and maintenance of rubber and plastic molds (injection and compression). If you're detail-oriented, enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

As a

Mold/Design Technician Your

responsibilities will include:

- Design and update 2D/3D technical drawings for rubber and plastic molds using AutoCAD.

- Support cost estimation and quoting for new mold projects in collaboration with Engineering.

- Create and maintain project schedules for mold builds and machined parts.

- Manage vendor quotations and oversee outsourced mold fabrication.

- Design tooling and fixtures such as trim dies, forming dies, and machine repair parts.

- Troubleshoot and propose solutions for mold-related quality issues and repairs.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on mold evaluations, reworks, and Capex projects.

- Communicate with vendors and support production teams during mold testing and first article runs.

- Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing, procurement, and production control.

Required

What We’re Looking For:

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- Minimum 5 years in a Mold/Design Technician Role

- Proficiency in AutoCAD and working knowledge of AutoLISP

- Strong knowledge of mold design (rubber/plastic, injection/compression)

- Familiarity with machining processes and tooling

- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills

- Experience working across multiple teams and vendors

Preferred

- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field

- Experience with mold repair and rework

- Familiarity with ERP systems and project scheduling software

Work Environment

You’ll work in both manufacturing and office environments, using tools and equipment daily. PPE and steel-toed footwear are required.

Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Why UTEX?

We don’t just build products — we build careers.

- Competitive pay

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

- 401(k) with company match

- Paid time off and holiday pay

- Career development and training opportunities

- A company culture rooted in respect, innovation, and collaboration

Equal Opportunity Employer

UTEX Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer and shall make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, and/or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply today and join a team where your hard work matters.