Tool Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Modern Molding is seeking an experienced Toolmaker and Tooling Machinist to join our growing team. This full-time position focuses on building new plastic injection molds as well as modifying and repairing existing injection tooling. We are a privately held plastic injection molding company that has been in business for over forty years, and we are looking to expand our in-house Tooling Department.

Responsibilities

• Build new plastic injection molds from technical blueprints and designs.
• Modify and repair existing plastic injection tools to meet production specifications.
• Set up and operate CNC machinery and traditional toolroom equipment.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes for tooling components.
• Perform precision machining, grinding, and fitting of mold components.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions for mold repair.
• Maintain clean and organized tooling department work areas.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize mold performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker, Tooling Machinist, or Mold Maker.
• Strong background in plastic injection molding tooling maintenance and repair.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machine tools.
• Proficiency with Mastercam or equivalent CAD CAM programming software is highly preferred.
• Experience operating EDM electrical discharge machining equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and precision measurement skills using micrometers and calipers.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with technical schooling or apprenticeship preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Bonus incentives
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Group insurance plans

Application Instructions

• Reply directly to this job posting with your updated resume and salary requirements.
• Walk-in applicants are also welcome to apply in person at 796 7th St S, Delano, MN 55328.

Modern Molding, Inc is a family owned, plastic injection molding company which has been in business over 40 years.

Company Description

Modern Molding, Inc is a family owned, plastic injection molding company which has been in business over 40 years.