How to hire a mold repair person

How to hire a mold repair person, step by step

Here's a step-by-step mold repair person hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a mold repair person job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new mold repair person
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the mold repair person you need to hire. Certain mold repair person roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A mold repair person's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, mold repair people from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents mold repair person salaries for various positions.

   Type of Mold Repair Person	Description	Hourly rate
   Mold Repair Person		$10-22
   Mold Maker	A Mold Maker creates, adjusts, inspects, maintains, and repairs molds and production equipment. They use various machines, such as lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, and jig borders.	$16-32

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Mold Repair
   • Grinders
   • CNC
   • Plastic Injection
   • Boats
   • Drill Press
   • EDM
   • Injection Molds
   • Engineering Changes
   • Machine Tools

   Responsibilities:

   • Train and achieve USG certification for stainless steel, common steel MIG, aluminum MIG, and TIG common.
   • Used micro die grinders along with polishing stones etc.
   • Involve in daily production of product which includes prepping of molds for use and QC of finish product.
   • Involve in production of many different products by wiring and soldering, as well as QC final product for packaging.
   • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
   • Repair, clean, and wax boat molds before they go back to the line.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your mold repair person job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A mold repair person salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, mold repair people' average salary in arkansas is 37% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level mold repair people earn 53% less than senior-level mold repair people.
   • Certifications. A mold repair person with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a mold repair person's salary.

   Average mold repair person salary

   $15.88hourly

   $33,025 yearly

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   Entry-level mold repair person salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a mold repair person job description

   A mold repair person job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a mold repair person job description:

   Mold repair person job description example

   **Line Of Business:** Cement Operations
   
   **Department:** Maintenance
   
   **Primary Location:** Cape Canaveral -FL
   
   **Pay Class:** Hourly
   
   **Job Posting:**
   
   WE GIVE DOWN-TO-EARTH A WHOLE NEW MEANING
   
   We're Lehigh Hanson. Our products build cities and towns, including stadiums that hold thousands of fans, and bridges that support millions of vehicles. We have thousands of employees across hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada, making us North America's leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt and related construction materials.
   
   We might be a big company, but we appreciate and encourage our people to share their ideas and help shape our future. We want every one of our people to play an active role in growing our business. With our diverse product lines and locations across North America, there are opportunities to explore different roles and work on a variety of exciting and interesting projects.
   
   We're a tight knit team. While we strive to be the best, we do it with an attitude that is humble, accessible and down-to-earth. We don't ask you to "fit in" to our culture. We invite you to add to it.
   
   Lehigh Hanson is seeking a qualified **Industrial Mechanical Repairperson** . This position will reside at our modern slag grinding facility in **Cape Canaveral, FL** .
   
   The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills, be a good team player and be results-oriented. The chosen candidate will be challenged working within a team to repair and maintain heavy industrial equipment.
   
   ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS
   
   + Fundamental mechanical knowledge of industrial conveyors, gearboxes, motors, material bucket elevators, fans, airslides, reverse jet dust collectors, flow control valves, etc.
   
   + Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems and the ability to read engineering drawings
   
   + Inspect equipment for proper functional use and perform preventive and predictive maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications and Company maintenance programs
   
   + Able to diagnose equipment malfunctions and make repairs and/or propose repairs or adjustments as needed
   
   + Upgrade areas with new equipment/technology
   
   + Proficiently work with outside contractors on special projects
   
   + Have a willingness to operate individually or within the constraints of a team-environment; share knowledge and experience, training others for growth opportunities
   
   + Knowledgeable in organization and ordering of parts
   
   + Prefer experience operating mobile equipment (e.g., forklift, front end loader, lull, etc.)
   
   + Must be able to perform frequent lifting, standing, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grasping
   
   SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS
   
   + Background involving mechanical troubleshooting and repair
   
   + Must have knowledge of mechanical moving parts (e.g., chains, bearings, fans, screw conveyors, rollers, pumps, etc.)
   
   + Regular hours are 7a - 3p Mon - Fri; must be able to work hours necessary to meet production demands which, at times, include nights and weekends
   
   + Computer literate
   
   + Benefits & Compensation:We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to share with candidates a little bit later in the process. No search firms please.Lehigh Hanson is a Drug Free Workplace
   
   **Employer Statement:** Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find mold repair people for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your mold repair person job on Zippia to find and recruit mold repair person candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit mold repair people, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new mold repair person

   Once you've selected the best mold repair person candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new mold repair person first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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