Tooling Technician

Job Description Salary: $62k - 82k per year + none Reference: AB_5007887 Tooling Technician – Plastic Injection Mold Repair & Maintenance (Maintain, repair, and return-to-operation injection molds in a fast-paced production environment.) Location: Hanover Park, IL Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Monday–Friday Pay: $30–$38/hr DOE Role Summary Randstad USA is hiring Tooling Technicians for a direct hire opportunity in Hanover Park, IL. This role focuses on repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting injection molds used in high-volume plastic production. Perfect for a hands‑on tooling expert with mold shop equipment experience and strong mechanical skills. Qualifications & Skills High School Diploma or GED required 2+ years of experience repairing plastic injection molds Skilled in using manual mold shop equipment and tools strong troubleshooting and mechanical abilities Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills Must work well within a team and communicate effectively Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred Compensation & Benefits Pay: $30–$38/hr DOE Direct Hire Opportunity Weekly Pay Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401(k) with Company Match PTO, Paid Holidays, and Site Profit Sharing Overtime Opportunities Relocation Assistance Available Multiple Openings Available Responsibilities Perform preventive maintenance and repair of plastic injection molds Use manual machines and tooling equipment to perform corrective actions Diagnose tooling issues, test molds, and track root causes Maintain and track mold/component inventory levels and status Store validated and non-validated tooling components appropriately Document mold issues, repair solutions, and PM history to reduce downtime Escalate recurring tooling failures through the proper channels Follow all SOPs, safety standards, and quality procedures Keep mold shop and machines clean and organized Collaborate with production teams to ensure tooling readiness Other duties as assigned Essential Functions wearing steel toe shoes manual lifting up to 50lbs working weekends Skills Electronic Maintenance Mechanical Maintenance Blueprint Reading tooling tooling technician tool room technician mold technician Injection mold repair Lathe Mold maintenance Plastic manufacturing Bridgeport Milling Metrology Hot-Runners Mold Repair Blueprints Qualifications Years of experience: 3 years Experience level: Experienced salary: $62,000 - $82,000 per year shift: First work hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM education: High School Equal Opportunity Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad