What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Mold Tooling Specialist position at ConMet Plastics?
About the Role
At ConMet’s Canton, NC facility, our night-shift Tooling team keeps large plastic injection molds running so Class 8 heavy trucks keep moving. Picture your shift: you review job specs, prep machines, and dive into precision work that keeps our production humming.
A Day in the Life- Start by reading job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material needs.
- Open CAD, produce parts for mold and fixture maintenance, and, when CAD isn’t available, skillfully duplicate the required parts.
- Dial in machines and fixtures using scales, rules, calipers, micrometers, and thread or plug gauges.
- Track the molding schedule to plan and execute tooling readiness, including insert changes.
- Troubleshoot injection molds and sustain production for each mold in the production area.
- Observe molds in operation to spot tooling issues or machine malfunctions early.
- Measure mold and part dimensions to verify accuracy of machine operation.
- Inspect all incoming molds to confirm they’re in solid operating condition.
- Perform daily inspections of cranes and related equipment.
- Carry out preventative maintenance on tools and molds to reduce downtime.
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Minimum one-year certificate from a college or technical school and three years of experience in a machine shop environment required. Note: candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- Ability to operate a surface grinder with spin fixture within tight tolerances required.
- Ability to use an overhead crane and a forklift.
- Ability to follow instructions, read a micrometer, and understand CAD drawings.
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, plus life and disability protection.
- Paid vacation accrual and holidays.
- Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
- Company 401(k) match.
- Wellness reimbursement.
Since 1964, we’ve delivered transformative solutions for the commercial vehicle industry, with components installed as OEM first-fit on virtually all heavy-duty trucks in North America. We’re a people-first, collaborative organization serving OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket—committed to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint across the industry.
ConMet is an Equal Opportunity Employer