Demo

Tooling Engineer

Plastech Corporation
Rush, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Engineer position at Plastech Corporation?

The Tooling Engineer drives new injection mold tooling from estimating to completion & supports existing production tooling needs. This individual will be responsible for tools built internally and externally, perform DFM activities, overseeing tool design acceptance, maintaining schedules and budgets, & problem solving through the life of the tool. In this position, you will quote new tooling and revisions, approve mold designs, and source new molds through approved suppliers (domestically and internationally) to meet internal and external customer requirements. The Tooling Engineer also follows up on tooling to ensure compliance with standards in design, tool construction, and construction timelines. You will also communicate progress and/or changes on tooling to project engineers and update the company mold standards manual as necessary.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent engineering/tooling experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience with plastic injection mold tool design and manufacturing.
  • Minimum experience of 3 to 5 years’ experience in CAD software (Creo/Pro-E and SolidWorks are preferred.
  • Experience with mold flow simulation software is desired but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off/Employee Sick and Safe Time (PTO/ESST)
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Discretionary Profit Sharing
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary Auxiliary Benefits
  • Vision Insurance

Schedule & Compensation:

Plastech Corporation pays on a weekly basis. This position is 1st Shift, Monday thru Friday.

Starting wage is $80,000 to $90,000 per year, DOQ.

If you have any additional questions, please call or text 651-407-5700.

Pre-employment background, drug screening and/or testing is required.

Our Rush City, MN facility is located within 30 miles of Hinckley, Mora, Braham, Stanchfield, Cambridge, Isanti, North Branch, Wyoming, Lindstrom, and Chisago, MN and Grantsburg, WI!

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

Tooling Engineer
Koch Business Solutions, LP -
Hudson, WI
Tooling Engineer and Mold Maker CAD CAM CNC
Metro Moulded Parts Inc -
Minneapolis, MN
Wire Mill Operator III (tooling operator) 1st shift
Johnson Screens Inc -
Brighton, MN

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Tooling Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Tooling Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$101,553 - $129,430
Income Estimation: 
$118,984 - $155,144
Income Estimation: 
$143,168 - $187,631
Income Estimation: 
$165,786 - $219,848
Income Estimation: 
$70,348 - $86,123
Income Estimation: 
$81,530 - $107,803
Income Estimation: 
$81,530 - $107,803
Income Estimation: 
$101,553 - $129,430
Income Estimation: 
$101,553 - $129,430
Income Estimation: 
$118,984 - $155,144
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Plastech Corporation

  • Plastech Corporation Rush, MN
  • The Lead Operator is responsible for overseeing and assisting Machine Operators to ensure they operate and maintain injection-molding presses or other manu... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Plastech Corporation Frederic, WI
  • The Process Technician is responsible for maintaining the control of processes in injection molding, molding/tool changes, set-ups, and start-ups of moldin... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Plastech Corporation Rush, MN
  • In the entry level Warehouse position, you will perform general warehouse work that will involve receipt of incoming material/product. Verification of all ... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Plastech Corporation Rush, MN
  • Plastech Corporation is now hiring full-time entry level Machine Press Operators Prior injection molding experience is not required. In the Machine Press O... more
  • 11 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Tooling Engineer jobs in the Rush, MN area that may be a better fit.

  • Actalent Saint Paul, MN
  • Job Title: Tooling Engineer Job Description The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing new injection molds, tooling, and fixture... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Phillips Medisize Hudson, WI
  • Your Job Phillips Medisize, a Molex Company is seeking an injection molding Tooling Engineer to lead tooling through our design and manufacturing developme... more
  • 9 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!