Toolmaker

Job Title: Toolmaker
Type: Contract-to-hire

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Toolmaker to support the repair and maintenance of existing injection molding tooling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is focused on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining molds to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production of high-quality parts.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, precision measurement skills, and the ability to diagnose and resolve tooling issues while supporting production, maintenance, and quality objectives.

This position is primarily 1st shift, however shift flexibility is preferred. Overtime may be required based on production demand, machine downtime, and project workload.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain existing injection molding tooling and components 

• Diagnose and troubleshoot tooling issues to restore proper function 

• Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify part and tool dimensions 

• Interpret tolerances for injection-molded components and tooling assemblies 

• Apply basic lifting and rigging techniques when handling molds and tooling equipment 

• Understand manufacturing processes and the impact of tooling condition on production performance 

• Create work orders for tooling repairs and preventive maintenance activities 

• Complete daily work sheets and maintain accurate documentation 

• Maintain and update die history and tooling maintenance records 

• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PM) on molds and tooling 

• Understand cost drivers including scrap, downtime, rework, and inefficiencies 

• Respond to urgent tooling and production issues in a timely manner 

• Attend production and maintenance meetings and communicate action items clearly 

• Submit repair-related requests through purchasing or maintenance systems 

• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to meet output targets 

• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced toolmakers when needed 

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of maintenance and repair experience in a manufacturing environment 

• Strong knowledge of injection molding tooling and component tolerances 

• Proficiency with precision measurement instruments 

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and technical specifications 

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability 

• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment 

• Ability to work collaboratively with production, maintenance, and quality teams 

• MMBDC Certified Custom Injection Molding experience preferred 

• IATF 16949:2019 experience preferred 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform repetitive physical tasks 

• Frequent use of hands for tool operation and material handling 

• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, squat, crawl, and reach as needed 

• Ability to lift and move tooling components as required 

• Visual requirements include close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment 

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery and moderate noise 

• Possible exposure to resin odors and industrial materials 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required per safety guidelines 

• Overtime and weekend work may be required during production peaks or tooling downtime 

Performance Expectations

• Accuracy and quality of tooling repairs and maintenance 

• Timeliness and completeness of documentation and die history updates 

• Compliance with safety, quality, and preventive maintenance procedures