Tool and Die Specialist

Extrusion Tooling Technician – Day Shift (very rare Saturdays and no Sundays).

Location: East of Akron, OH

Pay: $30–$40/hr. Full Benefits, Overtime Available, Stable & Growing Company

We’re not just looking for a technician, we are looking for a subject matter expert. Our client is one of the fastest-growing, highest-quality profile extrusion companies in the Midwest—and they’re ready to bring on a true extrusion tooling rockstar to own the tooling side of the operation.

What You’ll do:

• Tear down, inspect, polish, and rebuild extrusion dies —then watch your work produce perfect parts on the very next run.
• Design and machine new dies, calibrators, and fixtures using AutoCAD and Mastercam—your ideas go straight from screen to production.
• Set up complete tooling packages faster and more accurately than anyone else on the floor (and yes, people will notice).
• Work hand-in-hand with Engineering and Production leadership to solve problems, cut changeover times, and push quality to the next level.
• Run manual mills, lathes, die grinders, surface grinders—whatever it takes to make it perfect.
• Be the go-to expert on everything from TPV and TPU to rigid PVC and HDPE profiles.

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have 3 years of real plastics extrusion tooling experience (profile extrusion = huge advantage).
• You can look at a die and instantly spot what’s causing that flash or sink mark.
• You’re comfortable designing in AutoCAD/Mastercam and running manual/CNC equipment.
• You’ve got welding, fabrication, and precision measuring (micrometers, calipers, GD&T) locked down.
• You actually enjoy being on the plant floor, covered in polishing compound, making things better.

Why people stay here for years:

• True day shift (home every night, no forced overtime on weekends).
• Clean, modern, air-conditioned shop.
• Real opportunity to move into lead tech or engineering roles—several people have done it.
• Company is growing fast—your impact is visible every single day.
• Great pay, solid benefits, and a team that respects craftsmanship.