Tooling Supervisor posted 4/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced moldmaker who is ready to lead a great team? Do you want to continue as a moldmaker while also leading your peers?Demgy Chicago is a premiere Injection Molding Company looking for a skilled Moldmaker to lead our Tool Room.We pride ourselves on being an employee-centric company where your work counts and your expertise matters.Interested? Apply here: Job Listings - Demgy Chicago JobsPosition Summary: The Toolroom Supervisor is a hands-on moldmaker who directs and manages day-to-day toolroom operations and toolroom personnel, leading the tooling department in maintaining, repairing and producing molds and fixtures in support of production and engineering as needed to meet established customer satisfaction and company objectivesAbout DEMGY Chicago, LLCFormerly known as Met2Plastic, LLC, we are a premier custom injection molder and mold builder operating in the Chicago area since 1970Best Places to Work Top Ten finalist in 2026 and 2025 -- Plastics NewsWe are a U.S. division of DEMGY Group (formerly Dedienne Multiplasturgy in Normandy France)We serve the Medical, Aerospace, and Industrial Equipment industriesOur facility has a team of 52 people across 3 shifts and several departments, and we are growingOur work environment is collaborative and friendlyWe are committed to training and developing our employees -- we have a track record of promoting from withinWe value everyone who works here and we understand the need for work/life balance Our employees' well-being is important to us, so we offer more than just a paycheck.Secure your Future: 401(k) with weekly company matchSecure your Peace of Mind: Personal/Sick leave benefits accrue weekly, and do not expire at year endaccrue 1 week personal/sick leave annuallySecure your Health: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Platinum, Gold and Silver OptionsEnjoy your Free Time: 10 paid holidays annually, plus paid Vacation benefits that accrue weekly, and do not expire at year endaccrue 2 weeks' vacation per year for the first 5 years; 3 weeks' vacation per year after thatJob Skill RequirementsProven ability as a Journeyman moldmaker with heavy experience in injection molds Ability to lead others and delegate effectivelyAbility to supervise and work well with others inter-departmentally and intra- departmentallyAbility to manage and coordinate multiple tasksAbility to interpret part and mold drawings and specificationsAbility to build injection molds to correct dimensions, using specifications provided (3d CAD data, component drawings, etc)Ability to use measuring instruments (micrometer, caliper, gage blocks, etc)Functional knowledge of computers, Windows operating system, and CAD/CAM softwareFunctional knowledge of CNC, EDM, manual milling, and grinding equipmentMinimum Education and QualificationsHigh School Diploma Journeyman Moldmaker CertificateSupervisor or Manager certificate or equivalent experienceJob ResponsibilitiesSupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect and manage day-to-day tool room operations and toolroom personnelWork with production and engineering to determine toolroom support requirements; prioritize and assign tasks as neededInterface with vendors to ensure the timeliness and quality of external tooling workEnsure that departmental personnel have the necessary information to complete their assigned tasksDetermine future resource needs for personnel and equipment and make recommendations to site managementAssist site management with the development of an apprenticeship programMentor moldmaker apprentices and other trainees as neededDocument and monitor departmental KPI (Key Performance Indicators) to drive improvementManage departmental supplies and critical spares to minimize production disruption and stay within budgetEnsure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintainedTooling ResponsibilitiesComplete and document mold repairs, analyzing the cause for failure and implementing mold improvements to maximize uptimeComplete and document mold preventive maintenance and make recommendations to improve mold longevity and/or to replace tooling as neededBuild assembly and machining fixturesBuild tooling to specification within the timeframe scheduledLead and Assist in mold build projects as needed, ensuring on time completion to specification and communicating project time lines and responsibilities to all team membersEnsure that the project team members have the information to do their part of the jobInform the Project Manager if the work cannot be completed as to specification or within the timeframe as soon as the situation is known. Offer alternatives to complete the build as planned for specifications and on time delivery.Employee ResponsibilitiesUphold and comply with Demgy's Code of Ethics and Conduct Follow safety policiesContribute to the success of the company's environmental, health & safety programMaintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments