Apprentice Mold Maker

Job overview

The Apprentice Mold Maker role is onsite at Janler’s Chicago, IL shop in the O’Hare area, paying $20–$23 per hour. The apprentice joins Janler’s mold-making apprenticeship program. The role develops mold-making skills through supervised participation in projects and production. It contributes to customer requirements and quality by learning shop processes, using tools and equipment, and checking work for accuracy and functionality.

What you'll do

• Participate in mold-making projects at all phases
• learn grinding, milling, polishing, assembly, EDM, and fitting work
• work from approved blueprints under close supervision
• participate in injection mold and tooling production
• verify accuracy and functionality
• use measuring and inspection equipment and train on listed shop machinery.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

apprentice mold maker

mold making

apprenticeship

injection molds

blueprints

milling

grinding

edm

chicago il

janler

$20–$23/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Janler has built high-precision production molds for over 60 years. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and participation in a formal mold-making education program is expected.

About the employer

Janler is hiring for this role. Industry: Industrial Mold Manufacturing. Sector: 33.