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What is a mold shop supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreMold Shop SupervisorUS Average
Salary
6.4

Avg. Salary $81,289

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.72%

Asian 5.52%

Black or African American 12.40%

Hispanic or Latino 14.98%

Unknown 4.23%

White 62.16%

Gender

female 10.29%

male 89.71%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a mold shop supervisor

  1. Explore mold shop supervisor education requirements

    Most common mold shop supervisor degrees

    High School Diploma

    43.3 %

    Associate

    16.7 %

    Bachelor's

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific mold shop supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Lean Manufacturing39.62%
    Production Floor36.22%
    Mold Shop16.85%
    Inspection Sheets3.88%
    CNC3.42%
  3. Complete relevant mold shop supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mold shop supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mold shop supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mold shop supervisor resumes.
  4. Research mold shop supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage daily operations of precision machining facility that produces components for the medical and aerospace industry.
    • Manage daily operations of precision machining facility that produces components for the medical and aerospace industry.
    • Programme Haas machining centers using FeatureCAM.
  5. Apply for mold shop supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a mold shop supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average mold shop supervisor salary

The average mold shop supervisor salary in the United States is $81,289 per year or $39 per hour. Mold shop supervisor salaries range between $58,000 and $113,000 per year.

Average mold shop supervisor salary
$81,289 Yearly
$39.08 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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