Advanced Mold Repair Technician

About the Role Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, seeks an Advanced Mold Repair Technician to diagnose and repair mold-related issues, support production continuity, and tackle complex preventive maintenance tasks. This onsite role is based in Indianapolis, IN and reports to the Plastics Engineering Manager. What You'll Do

• Comprehensive mold maintenance and repair, including full teardowns, diagnostics, corrective repairs (ejector, cooling, alignment, part-detail surfaces), intermediate machining/welding, and hot runner system support.
• Troubleshooting and resolution of molding and process-related issues, such as flash, short shots, gas burn, part sticking, and visual defects to ensure consistent part quality.
• Collaboration and leadership, partnering with engineering on corrective actions and mold improvement projects while training and mentoring technicians in best-practice mold repair. What We're Looking For
• AA Degree with 3+ years experience, preferably in mold maintenance and/or a tool room setting.
• Strong technical foundation in mold systems (such as mold design and function, cooling layouts, parting surfaces, alignment systems) and the ability to accurately read prints, tolerances, and tooling specifications.
• Advanced troubleshooting and hands-on capability across mechanical and electrical systems, with the ability to work safely and independently on complex maintenance and repair tasks.
• Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50 lbs; other physical requirements.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, including the ability to lead complex mold repairs, support troubleshooting efforts on the floor, mentor T1–T2 technicians, and serve as a technical resource for production and engineering.
• Strong computer and documentation skills, with experience using CMMS or mold tracking systems, Microsoft Excel/Outlook, and creating clear repair histories, corrective actions, and improvement recommendations.
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving orientation, including participation in root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and collaboration with engineering on mold performance, reliability, and uptime improvements. Nice to Have
• Previous experience leading mold repair projects and mentoring technicians; technical leadership on the floor.
• Experience with documentation and reporting tools, including CMMS/mold tracking systems, Excel/Outlook. Compensation & Benefits
• Danaher Beckman Coulter Life Sciences offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives, including health care programs and paid time off. See Danaher Benefits Info for details.