First Shot Right: The last mold maker
Learn more about Markus in this introduction
Markus is a skilled tool maker, crafting precision metal molds for plastic components. Under constant pressure to work faster, he meticulously analyzes technical drawings, interprets engineering specifications, and plans manufacturing processes.
Taking CAM data, he hopes it’s correct—precision is critical. Using CNC milling, turning, drilling, grinding, and EDM, he assembles injection molds within micrometer tolerances. Final tests ensure flawless operation and long-lasting quality.
Once a thriving profession, tool making is fading. Companies outsource molds to Asia, leaving local craftsmen struggling. Markus now repairs poorly made imports, paid little for critical work. Instead of focusing on innovation, he spends his time fixing what should never have been broken in the first place.
Despite his expertise, he’s undervalued—his dirty hands overshadow his skills. Customers take his precision and craftsmanship for granted, assuming molds simply appear without effort. Yet, without tool makers like Markus, production would halt, and industries relying on high-precision components would crumble.
His song captures the decline of his trade, the frustration of being overlooked, and the fight to keep industries running despite all odds.
Let the first notes of his tune draw you into his world!