Toolmaker Shift

Our client is a privately owned custom mold and tooling builder that has been in business since 1985. We specialize in plastic injection molds, blow molds for the medical industry, bottle molding, die casting and tooling, compression molds, jigs, fixtures, stamping dies, and precision machine work.

We are an ISO 9001 certified business and AMBA member, offering a focused, friendly, financially sound, and climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

We are currently hiring a Mold Maker / Tool & Die Maker for our Wake Forest, NC manufacturing site.

This role is an important part of our continued success and supports the strategic needs of our customers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, mechanical aptitude, mathematical skills, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Mold building experience is strongly preferred.

Read and interpret sketches, blueprints, specifications, and models to plan fabrication of dies, tools, molds, and assemblies

Set up and operate machine tools to build, repair, and modify molds, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixtures

Verify finished parts using dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair tools, inserts, cavities, core blocks, and related mold components

Disassemble, repair, and reassemble molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures as needed

Perform mold repairs, inspections, and adjustments to ensure quality standards are met

Design templates and jigs to support efficient fabrication of products and parts

Select appropriate metals and materials based on project specifications and material properties

Maintain a safe, efficient, and quality‑focused work environment

Equipment / Technical Skills
Grinding equipment

CNC lathe

Mold repair and inspection

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to stand for the duration of the shift

Excellent visual accuracy and attention to detail

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability

Completion of an apprenticeship program or trade school diploma program

Experience in mold repair, troubleshooting, and precision machining