Job Description

Senior Toolmaker – 1st Shift

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday (Typically 6:00 AM – 2:30/3:30 PM)
Pay Range: ~$32–$35/hr 
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on plastic injection molds

• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble molds

• Troubleshoot tooling issues impacting production

• Support production teams to ensure molds are running efficiently

• Operate manual toolroom equipment including lathes and mills

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and tooling prints

• Work with tight tolerances and precision measurements

• Coordinate repairs, replacement components, and tooling inventory

• Assemble and validate molds to production quality standards

• Assist with first samples and tooling readiness

• Troubleshoot and maintain hot runner systems

• Follow all safety and quality procedures

• Mentor apprentices or junior toolmakers as needed

Qualifications

• 10+ years of toolmaking experience required

• Strong background in plastic injection mold repair

• Experience working with tight tolerances

• Proficient with manual machining equipment

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting expertise

• Comfortable working in clean room environments when required

• High School Diploma or GED required

Preferred:

• Journeyman Toolmaker card

• Medical or food-grade manufacturing experience

• Apprenticeship training
  
  
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