Tooling Technician (Mold Maintenance, Tool & Die Maker) in Huntington, WV

Tooling Technician (Mold Maintenance, Tool & Die Maker) in Huntington, WV

hydraulic build and repairs, machining practices, Mold Maintenance, Tool & Die Maker

Location: West Virginia

Job Function: Tooling Technician

Date Of Job Posting: 10-17-2025

Tooling Technician (Mold Maintenance, Tool & Die Maker) in Huntington, WV 

3 to 5 years of experience

POSITION: Tooling Technician (Mold Maintenance, Tool & Die Maker) in Huntington, WV

LOCATION: Huntington, WV

DURATION: Full-Time Position

SALARY: Excellent Compensation with benefits + Interview Travel + Overtime + Some relocation assistance

SKILLS: Mold Maintenance, Tool & Die Maker, Mold tear-down, rebuild, repair (plastics - not metals), machining practices, hydraulic build and repairs, hydraulic hoses, cylinders, Microsoft Office

DESCRIPTION: 

The primary role for this Tooling Technician position is to perform equipment tear downs, diagnose, maintain, facilitate the repair of injection molds and associated equipment. The technician will be expected to perform preventive maintenance and complete assigned tasks to ensure consistent quality and to minimize production downtime. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, physical endurance, attention to detail and must work well with others. This position requires the operation of forklift and overhead crane rigging.

 Minimum Requirements:

·High school diploma

·2 years in tool and die work or injection mold maintenance (plastics injection molding - not metals).

·Basic Blueprint reading. (CAD experience a plus)

·Must have a strong understanding of machining practices related to mold industry (plastics).

·Basic electrical knowledge

·Ability to maintain focus while multitasking projects.

·Basic knowledge of mold metals and application and repair methods.

·Hydraulic build and repairs (hydraulic hoses, cylinders)

·Basic Microsoft Office

ROLE:

·Responsible for following work instructions and company safety standards.

·Receive and send reports daily (Microsoft Outlook)

·Troubleshoot problems by critical thinking and discussing with management.

·Collaborate with engineering team to solve tooling issues.

·Disassembly, cleaning, and reassemble plastic injection molds.

·Laser weld and bench mold components

·Diagnose and repair hot runner systems

·Inspect components utilizing precision measuring instruments (calipers, mics etc.)

·Maintain a safe and clean work area

·Overtime may be expected 

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