Tooling Technicians & Process Technicians

Shifts:

3rd shift Sunday – Thursday (11pm -7am) Overtime as needed

Injection Mold Process Technician will be responsible for installing molds, adjusting settings and troubleshooting processes to assist Production Department with running high quality parts. The Tooling Tech

The Tool Tech will maintain, repair, and modify our inventory of over 100 active plastic injection molds. In this role, you will not build new molds from scratch. Instead, you will focus on mold repair, preventative maintenance, engineering change modifications, and spotting in new molds or details.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROCESS TECHS:
Troubleshooting issues in the injection molding process
Preventive maintenance of injection mold tooling
Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move molds and equipment
Assist in starting, maintaining, and troubleshooting new molding processes
Follow process set-up sheets and maintain records
Manage raw material drying/conveying systems
Switching molds and auxiliary equipment during product line changeovers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TOOL TECHS:

• Mold Repair: Diagnose and repair damaged, worn, or malfunctioning injection molds to minimize production downtime.
• Engineering Changes: Modify existing mold components and details to reflect engineering design updates.
• Spotting & Fitting: Spot in and fit new molds, core/cavity inserts, and replacement details to ensure precise shut-offs.
• Manual Machining: Set up and operate manual toolroom machinery including mills, lathes, and grinders (no CNC operation required).
• Precision Tooling Welding: Perform high-precision TIG and micro-laser welding to repair parting lines, gates, and worn tool details.
• Hand Bench Work: Execute precise hand polishing, fitting, deburring, and bench assembly of complex mold components.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine mold teardowns, cleanings, inspections, and lubrication per production schedules.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong mechanical aptitude
In-depth knowledge of injection molding process
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Able to work other departments in a team environment to resolve issues

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
High School graduate
Formal or on-the-job training and experience
5 years injection molding experience in manufacturing setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Walking, bending, stooping
Operating overhead crane and forklift
Lifting 40 lbs. and using appropriate equipment to manipulate/move molds
 

Our recruiters are highly experienced in finding skilled craft professionals across construction, engineering, operations & maintenance, project services, commissioning and shutdown/outage needs.

This is not a remote position!

From the apprentice to the senior discipline supervisor, we have the experience and understanding to match the skills and knowledge of the candidate to your project needs.

Stable company, seeking a dependable employee to grow with the company.