Tool Maker / Mold Maker - Plastic Injection
$46.24 – $52.00/hour
ApplyTool Maker / Mold Maker - Plastic Injection
Posted 9 days ago
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$46.24 – $52.00/hour
About the role
- Build new molds and perform repairs on production molds
- Operate tool room equipment safely and efficiently, including CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and dimensional tolerances
- Analyze tool designs and recommend improvements to mold construction and functionality
- Prepare and verify injection molds for qualification in molding machines
- Utilize software to review and support 3D mold design during build and assembly
- Inspect and verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators, gage blocks)
- Troubleshoot molds and perform maintenance as needed
- Communicate tooling issues with the Tooling Manager and production teams
- Coordinate with the Tooling Manager to prioritize workload and assignments
- Complete and maintain required documentation for tooling and repairs
- Review specifications, blueprints, and shop data to resolve issues related to materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and cost
- Perform other duties as assigned
- What You Bring
- Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification or equivalent experience 5+ years of plastic injection mold experience
- Proficiency with CAM systems, CNC mills, and EDM equipment
- Highly skilled with electrode design and machining.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Basic computer skills (data entry, documentation, systems use)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks (bending, crouching, standing, etc.)Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently or as part of a team
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage 401(k) with employer match11 paid holidays + 80 hours PTOTuition assistance and career development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee referral bonuses
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
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Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.
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