Precision Injection Molding Toolroom Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Build, restore, and elevate the tools that build our products

Your craft keeps production moving. As a Precision Injection Molding Toolroom Technician, you’ll blend diagnostic savvy with meticulous toolroom skills to ensure our molds run safely, efficiently, and consistently deliver quality parts. You’ll spend most of your time on the floor—shoulder-to-shoulder with Process Technicians and Operators—owning problems and delivering solutions.

We will consider candidates at the Technician I, II, or Senior level. Pay is flexible within the posted range, based on depth of experience in injection molding tooling, mold repair, and process support.

Impact you’ll make

• Restore part quality fast by troubleshooting flash, shorts, sticking, and cosmetic issues directly in the press.
• Execute planned and corrective work: tear-downs, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Service critical components—clean, polish, lubricate, and replace pins, bushings, lifters, slides, and ejectors.
• Diagnose and repair hot runners (heaters, thermocouples, wiring, and leaks) across platforms like DME, Husky, Mold-Masters, Synventive, and others.
• Verify and optimize cooling circuits, vents, and parting lines to enhance cycle time and part quality.
• Respond to breakdowns with safe, effective emergency repairs.
• Support trials, startups, and process changes; communicate findings and recommendations.
• Spot patterns in recurring issues and drive practical improvements.
• Capture all PM and repair activities with clear, accurate documentation.
• Apply welding, machining, grinding, polishing, and precise handwork when needed.
• Reverse engineer damaged or worn components using CAD and/or manual measurement.

Profile of an ideal teammate

• 10+ years of tooling experience in plastic injection molding.
• Hands-on in-press troubleshooting ability with steady decision-making under pressure.
• Proficient reading mold prints; deep understanding of mold construction and function.
• 5+ years CNC mill programming and setup, plus 5+ years G-code and CAD/CAM.
• Proven with manual toolroom machines (mills, lathes, surface grinders).
• EDM sinker and wire expertise.
• Comfort operating an overhead crane for mold handling.
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand/measuring tools and shop equipment.
• Self-directed yet highly collaborative.

Preferred extras

• Tool & Die, Mold Making, or technical trade certification.
• Precision micro TIG welding and A1 finish polishing.
• Experience in high-volume/tight-tolerance sectors (automotive, medical, consumer goods).
• Fusion 360 or SolidWorks; IQMS; HAAS CNC experience.

Working conditions

• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• PPE required: safety glasses, high-visibility apparel, safety-toe boots.
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing; occasional tight-space work.
• Operate near hot molds, active presses, cranes, and other industrial equipment.
• Occasional overtime/weekend work aligned to production needs.
• Hands-on 60–80% with a portion of time on desk/computer tasks.

Growth, support, and rewards

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and skills.
• Opportunities to work with complex tooling and advanced systems.
• Continuous learning across a wide variety of molds and challenges.
• Collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Comprehensive benefits, including free medical/HSA coverage for employees earning under $75,000 annually who elect individual coverage.
• 401(k) plan, generous PTO, and company holidays.
• Weekly uniform service at no cost and an annual safety-toe boot allowance.