Toolmaker – Injection Mold Tooling & Repair

Job Description

Join a precision manufacturing company where your craftsmanship powers innovation and product quality. We’re hiring a Toolmaker with hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of injection mold tooling—from fabrication and repairs to performance improvements.

This is a technical, high-impact role in a collaborative, clean, and modern facility.

Key Responsibilities

Mold Repair & Maintenance

• Disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair hot and cold runner molds
• Address tool wear, breakdowns, and performance issues

New Tool Builds

• Build molds to spec using manual machines and CNC/EDM
• Collaborate with engineering on tooling fit, finish, and integrity

Production Support

• Perform welding, polishing, grinding, and finishing tasks
• Assist in tool commissioning and inspection of first-run parts

Quality & Documentation

• Maintain tolerances to ±0.0002” using precision measuring tools
• Document repairs, changes, and tool performance data

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend design improvements for performance and lifespan
• Support 5S, lean, and kaizen initiatives in the tooling department

What You Bring

Technical Skills

• 5–10+ years of experience in mold repair and toolmaking
• Skilled in mills, lathes, grinders, and CNC/EDM equipment
• Ability to disassemble, weld, clean, and reassemble molds
• Experience with SolidWorks, Mastercam, or other CAD/CAM tools
• Strong understanding of mold steels, runners, and tolerance control

Soft Skills

• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and other inspection tools
• Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Team player with a strong problem-solving mindset

Preferred

• Journeyman Toolmaker certification
• Experience mentoring junior technicians
• Background in 5S or lean manufacturing
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and operating hoists or forklifts

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary + year-end bonus
• Health insurance, PTO, and retirement plan
• Work in a climate-controlled, state-of-the-art 40,000 sq. ft. facility
• Join a supportive, family-oriented team
• Ownership of full-cycle tooling projects with visible impact

Apply Now
Take your craft to the next level with a company that values precision, quality, and innovation. Apply today to help shape the future of world-class tooling.