Shop Hand (High School)

About Us

Herman Mold + Tooling is a local, Fairfield, Iowa, company that manufactures aluminum molds used to make plastic products. Backed by 39 years of experience, we combine precision engineering with custom tooling to build specialized extrusion blow molds. This allows our clients to produce durable, high-performance hollow products, ranging from heavy-duty industrial containers and traffic safety gear to complex automotive components. Today, we proudly serve a variety of industries, including construction, agriculture equipment, automotive, lawn and garden, and consumer products.

About the Job

Interested in how things are made? This part-time role is a great way to earn money while getting real experience in a skilled trade. You’ll work alongside experienced mold makers and machinists, learn how molds are built, and see if a career in manufacturing in the plastics industry is right for you. No experience needed. We’ll teach you.

What You’ll Do

• Keep the shop floor, work areas, and tools clean and organized
• Help polish and finish mold parts
• Deburr and clean parts to get them ready for assembly
• Assist mold makers with simple tasks and moving parts and materials
• Organize and stock supplies
• Learn and follow all shop safety rules and wear required safety gear

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in high school, at least 16 years old
• Interest in working with your hands, tools, or machines
• Dependable and on time
• Willing to learn and ask questions
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs
• Shop class, FFA, robotics, or similar experience is a plus but not required

What You’ll Get

• Paid, hands-on experience in a skilled trade
• Training from experienced mold makers and machinists
• Flexible scheduling around school
• A reference for college, trade school, or future jobs
• The chance to grow into a full-time role or apprenticeship after graduation