Tool and Die Apprentice
Description

 

Have you put in the work to advance your machining career? Join our team as the Tool and Die Apprentice! Gerflor USA is looking for a positive, detail oriented, team player to join our team and take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

The Tool & Die Apprentice will learn and assist in the building, maintenance, and repair of injection molds under the guidance of experienced Tool & Die Makers. This role focuses on developing foundational skills in machining, mold repair, inspection, and documentation while supporting Production, Maintenance, and R&D teams.

The apprentice will gain hands-on experience with welding, brazing, machining processes, and mold teardown/assembly, while learning to interpret drawings and follow standard procedures.


Your Day to Day

  • Assist with preventive maintenance and basic repairs on injection molds
  • Support disassembly, inspection, cleaning, and reassembly of tooling
  • Learn to identify molding issues and assist in basic troubleshooting
  • Assist in machining and restoring mold components to required specifications
  • Help perform teardown, cleaning, and inspection of mold components
  • Learn to measure and document repairs and modifications accurately
  • Assist in building and fitting parts under supervision
  • Support tool corrections and learn to interpret drawings and specifications
  • Assist engineering team with documentation and CAD-related tasks as needed
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas (housekeeping duties)

What We Would Love About You

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Familiar with mechanical tools, machining concepts, or manufacturing environments
  • Some experience (academic, technical training, or hands-on) in machining, tool & die, or related field preferred
  • Familiar with or exposure to injection molding concepts is a plus
  • Basic familiarity with machine shop equipment such as milling machines, lathes, grinders, or CNC equipment (training provided)

What You Would Love About Us

We offer GREAT benefits including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurances - even Pet Insurance!
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Paid Time Off + Company paid Holidays
  • Service Awards, Birthday recognition
  • Financial wellness planning (Employer paid!)

Company Overview

  • Gerflor USA specializes in creating and manufacturing innovative, decorative, and eco-responsible flooring and interior finish solutions. With over 80 years of experience serving diverse industries worldwide, the company is committed to delivering high-quality resilient flooring options for healthcare, retail, education, sports, and more.