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.