Tool & Mold Designer

Great Benefits, Meaningful Work, and an Hourly Role with Overtime Opportunities

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Salary: $30 - $40 per hour

A bit about us:

This organization is a global provider of advanced tooling and machining solutions, supporting customers across aerospace & defense, automotive, building products, and other industrial markets. Leveraging modern equipment and a highly skilled workforce, the team is known for delivering high-quality products that meet strict performance, quality, and delivery standards. The company maintains ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications and operates with a strong focus on precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Why join us?

Great Benefits, Meaningful Work, and an Hourly Role with Overtime Opportunities

Benefits & Perks:
Medical plan options (HDHP and PPO) with HSA/FSA
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability options
Paid time off and paid holidays

Job Details

The Tool Designer is responsible for developing complete tooling designs based on customer requirements, internal specifications, and project direction. This role owns the design process from initial concept and layout through final 3D models and manufacturing release. The position is primarily CAD-based and operates in a deadline-driven environment with close collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams. MUST HAVE 3D tool or injection mold design experience within manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:
Create complete tooling designs based on input from engineering leadership, project managers, or provided concept layouts
Develop tooling concepts from initial layouts through finalized 3D models and manufacturing-ready documentation
Review customer specifications, standards, and scopes of work to ensure designs meet all requirements
Support design projects through completion, including revisions and updates as needed
Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles throughout the design process
Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D models in accordance with internal design standards
Maintain clear documentation of design decisions, revisions, and customer or internal communications

Required Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of tooling design experience in one or more of the following areas:
Plastic injection molds and dies
Aerospace tooling
Housewares or industrial tooling
Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar platforms
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machining fundamentals
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based engineering environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel

Preferred Experience:
Experience with Siemens NX / Unigraphics
Hands-on exposure to machining or manufacturing environments

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