Mold Craftsman and Designer

Mold Craftsman and Designer

Do you consider yourself to be creative with a strong sense of craftsmanship and carpentry to create extraordinary and revolutionary products?

In this role, you'll design and build innovative polyurethane molds that form the foundation of our world-class concrete systems. From concept to finished product, you'll bring ideas to life that will leave a lasting mark on landscapes and skylines across the globe. We're searching for a creative craftsman who's as comfortable at the workbench as they are brainstorming new designs. As a Mold Craftsman and Designer at Aster Brands, you'll shape the molds that shape the landscape—combining artistry, problem-solving, and hands-on skill to turn imagination into solid form. Our current craftsmen have made an impact on global infrastructure, where their work can be seen in 25 countries on 6 continents. Check out this short video that talks to the team and provides more detail on the role -

At Aster Brands, we believe in changing the world in concrete ways by empowering precast manufacturers with proven business opportunities. We design and manufacture steel and polyurethane forming equipment for the precast concrete industry. Our brand portfolio includes Redi-Rock, Rosetta Hardscapes, Pole Base, Novum Wall and Velpont. We empower manufacturers worldwide with proven systems, equipment, training, and support. Based in Harbor Springs, we value innovation, teamwork, quality craftsmanship, and giving our team the tools and environment to thrive.

This is a full-time, year-round position, located in our newly under renovation manufacturing facility in Harbor Springs MI. We offer a package of forward-thinking employee benefits, including excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k with employer match, profit sharing, paid time off, paid holidays, award-winning adoption and foster care reimbursement, partial paid family leave, product discounts, access to an onsite licensed professional counselor, and a team of dedicated and caring coworkers. Regular wage and skill enhancement review are are provided to grow your knowledge and increase wages.

Primary Responsibilities - As the Mold Designer you will be responsible for crafting and assembling textured molds, inserts, and components of our precast forming systems. You will generally work from plans, diagrams, and specifications to perform a group of related and unrelated operations to manufacture a completed product or component. You'll be working daily with our engineers, and collaborate with the operations and R&D teams by performing the following:

• Build products, forms, and molds for testing and development
• Craft textures and shapes using various materials including natural stone
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company procedures
• Learn and understand the customers' needs and wants
• Solve problems by analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solutions
• Working with various machinery including cranes, forklifts, and power tools
• Build product displays to gain insight for product functionality and aesthetics characteristics

You'll be successful in this role if you

• Have carpentry experience, including finish type work requiring a high level of accuracy
• Experience fabricating, crafting and working with raw materials such as concrete, rock, wood, metal, polyurethane, or plastic
• Basic understanding or exposure to construction or hardscape environments
• Understanding and ability to read and build off of blueprints and sketches

Requirements include being on your feet for long periods and being able to lift objects in excess of 75 lbs. Ability to pass a drug screening, have a valid driver's license, ability to operate and obtain forklift license with onsite training is required. If you are a skilled Craftsman and love working with your hands, and think you have a knack for design, go for it and apply today To learn more about who we are, what we do and how we are changing the world in concrete ways, visit Aster Brands is an equal opportunity employer; everyone is encouraged to apply.