Full-Time Tool Maker Leader

Mega Mold International Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health and dental benefits

Training & development

Overtime opportunities

Modern facility

Career growth

Job summary

Mega Mold International Inc. in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Full-Time Tool Maker Leader to head mold making operations. You will lead construction and repairs of complex molds, oversee schedules with internal teams, and ensure high-precision tolerances and part fit.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving, and dedication to customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive tool-making experience, ability to manage multiple projects, and a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• Experience leading tool-making teams or apprentices in mold/tool making.
• Mentorship and delegation experience with staff and projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings and plan tool making operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction of complex new molds and repairs.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet due dates.
• Construct, alter, repair molds to close tolerances and fit parts.
• Lead all phases of mold-making projects from start to finish.
• Perform grinding, EDM, and assembly verifications at all stages.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Detail oriented

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Measuring tools

Job description

Full-Time Tool Maker Leader – Mega Mold International Inc. – Windsor, On

Join Our Team

Come work for a dynamic company that offers a great career opportunity. Mega Mold International Inc. is a leading manufacturer of precision tooling and mold components serving customers across North America. We are currently seeking a Tool Maker Leader to join our growing team. This position is ideal for an experienced Tool Making Leader who takes pride in leadership, problem-solving, and maintains integrity in all aspects of mold making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the construction of complex new molds and repairs.
• Work closely with all internal departments to schedule work smoothly to meet due dates
• Construct, alter, repair a variety of molds to close tolerances as required to fit and assemble parts
• Lead all phases of mold-making projects from start to finish, including spotting, grinding, polishing, and assembly
• Perform numerous grindings, EDM operations, fittings on projects as assigned; verify accuracy and functionality of work at all stages to ensure total customer satisfaction
• Lead projects (from one to six at a time); balance priorities in personal work schedule to ensure timely delivery of error-free products to customers always maintaining customer-focused priorities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of tool building experience for the plastic injection molding industry.
• Experience in leading staff, delegating tasks and projects, teaching and developing apprentices.
• Strong working knowledge of computers required. Ability to view drawings and build based on that knowledge.
• Ability to take ownership for their work, understand roles, responsibilities and processes.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on capabilities with all related equipment; mills, lathes, grinders, and measuring tools.
• Exceptional at fitting slides, lifters, retractor and spotting components and parting lines.

• Experience running manual machine tools under limited supervision
• Experience using precision measuring & gauging equipment
• Experience using machinists' hand and power-driven tools
• Experience using material-handling equipment
• Able to keep equipment and work area clean
• Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics
• Willingness to perform other work as necessary to meet production demands
• Follow all safety and work rules and practices
• Strong work ethic and highly motivated
• Meticulous attention to detail and well organized
• Time management and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Independent and willing to take initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced constantly changing environment with tight deadlines and occasional long hours

What We Offer

• Competitive wages based on experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth.