Toolmaker Technician

Johnson Electric; Brasil; On-site; BRL 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking a Toolmaker Technician in Aruja, Sao Paulo, Brazil, onsite. You will maintain, repair, and improve tooling, dies, fixtures, and equipment used in production to ensure quality and efficiency.

The role requires a technical diploma and proven experience in industrial tooling, mold tools, and fixtures, with strong troubleshooting and dimensional control skills. Join a global team focused on manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial tooling environments.
• Experience with plastic injection molds and assembly fixtures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on plastic injection molds, dies, fixtures, and tooling.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, adjust, assemble, and test tooling and equipment.
• Identify root causes of tooling failures and implement corrective actions.

Education

Technical diploma in Tool & Die, Mechanics, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Drill presses

Job description

Join Our Team as a Toolmaker Technician at Johnson Electric! Location: Aruja, Sao Paulo, Brazil (onsite) Vacancy Type: Existing position As our next Toolmaker Technician, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining, repairing, manufacturing, and improving tooling, molds, fixtures, jigs, and equipment used in production processes. Your expertise in tooling maintenance, machining, mold repair, and dimensional control will be essential to ensuring equipment availability, product quality, operational efficiency, and manufacturing excellence.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.
• Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on plastic injection molds, dies, fixtures, and special tooling
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, adjust, assemble, and test tooling and equipment
• Identify root causes of tooling failures and implement corrective actions to extend tool life
• Machine parts and components using conventional equipment such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses
• Interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications, and dimensional tolerances
• Perform fine adjustments to molds and fixtures to ensure dimensional and functional conformity
• Participate in try-outs and validations of new molds, tooling, and equipment
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimization
• Record maintenance activities and interventions within maintenance systems and documentation controls
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Support engineering changes, new product launches, and process modifications
• Ensure proper care, storage, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and measuring instruments
• Maintain and adjust molds used for manufacturing impellers, shrouds, housings, and other plastic components
• Adjust fixtures used for electric motor assembly and automotive fan products
• Assist with dimensional validation of critical components
• Participate in defect analysis and troubleshooting of molded and assembled products
• Provide technical support to Production, Quality, and Process Engineering teams

What We’re Looking For:

• Technical diploma in Tool & Die, Mechanics, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field
• Proven experience in industrial tooling environments
• Experience working with plastic injection molds and assembly fixtures
• Experience in automotive manufacturing is considered an asset
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Technical Knowledge Required:

• Reading and interpretation of mechanical technical drawings
• Metrology and dimensional control techniques
• Conventional machining processes
• Mechanical fitting and precision adjustments
• Knowledge of plastic injection molds and tooling systems
• Preventive and corrective maintenance practices
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Basic Microsoft Office skills

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience repairing and modifying injection molds
• Welding experience for tooling recovery and repair
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting new product launches and engineering changes
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools

Key Competencies:

• Organization and discipline
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Sense of urgency
• Proactive mindset
• Commitment to quality and safety
• Effective communication

Training Preferred:

• NR-11 Crane Operation Certification (Desirable)

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems.

We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values.

Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company.

Our people are our company’s most valuable asset.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background.

We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.