Tool Technician

The Tooling Technician is a hands-on role responsible for keeping injection molds running safely, efficiently, and producing quality parts.

This position spends the majority of time on the production floor working directly with molds, presses, and process technicians to troubleshoot issues, perform repairs, and complete preventive maintenance.

This role is ideal for an experienced injection mold technician who enjoys problem-solving, working with their hands, and minimizing downtime.

• Troubleshoot mold-related production issues directly in the press (flash, short shots, sticking parts, cosmetic defects).
• Tear down molds for repair and preventative maintenance.
• Clean, polish, lubricate, and replace mold components (pins, bushings, lifters, slides, ejectors).
• Work on hot runner systems, including diagnosing heaters, thermocouples, leaks, and wiring issues.
• Inspect cooling lines, vents, and parting lines to ensure proper mold performance.
• Perform emergency mold repairs to get production back up and running quickly.
• Support new mold trials, startups, and process changes.
• Work closely with Process Technicians, Operators, Quality, and Supervisors on the floor.
• Identify recurring tooling issues and suggest practical fixes or improvements.
• Keep tooling PMs and repair documentation up to date.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Weld, machine, grind, burn, polish, and handwork damaged area.
• Use CADD and manual measurements to reverse engineer damaged components.

• 10+ years of hands-on tooling experience in a plastic injection molding facility.
• Strong working knowledge of injection molds and mold function.
• Experience working directly on molds in the press in a production environment.