Tooling Technician

Tooling Technician

• Kalamazoo/Portage MI

• $25-$32 (based on experience!)

Job Description

This position involves the repair of molds, jigs, fixtures, and other tooling equipment related to plastic injection molds and the assembly of plastic products. The Tooling Technician will work collaboratively within a team of four, ensuring the proper maintenance and modification of tooling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train personnel in the proper use of equipment.

• Read blueprints and use measuring instruments and math to repair parts for broken molds, jigs, and fixtures.

• Maintain adequate repair supplies such as core and ejector pins, die springs, and other materials.

• Modify molds, jigs, and fixtures to correct problems.

• Inspect and verify changes made by outside mold vendors, ensuring adherence to standards and specifications detailed in purchase and engineering change orders.

• Perform skilled work involving close tolerances, exceeding the competence level of a tool cleaner.

• Maintain records of all repairs, modifications, and inventory performed.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in plastic injection.

• 2+ years of mold or tool repair experience.

• 2+ years of experience with jigs and fixtures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.70/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.