Toolmaker Injection Molding

Description:

The Tool Maker is responsible for the fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and repair of precision injection molds used in thermoplastic manufacturing. This role supports production by building and maintaining high-tolerance tooling components to ensure optimal mold performance, product quality, and production efficiency.

The position requires expertise in manual and CNC machining, mold assembly, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of injection molds. The Tool Maker works closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to diagnose tooling issues, implement mold improvements, and support new mold builds or modifications. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models, machining precision components, fitting and assembling mold systems, and verifying dimensional accuracy using precision measurement tools.

Success in this role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with injection molding tooling systems including cores, cavities, slides, ejector systems, and cooling circuits.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
 

• High School degree (Preferred)
• Tool maker certification, CMM or equivalent is preferred.
• 3-5 years experience CNC Machining, Mills, lathes, surface grinders, EDM and wire EDM. Fabricate, assemble, and repair precision injection molds for thermoplastic components, ensuring dimensional accuracy and functionality. Mold maintenance, troubleshooting and modification to resolve molding defects, dimensions precision measurement tools, tooling Manufacturing is preferred.