Expert Toolmaker & Moldmaker – Injection Molds

Top Prospect Group; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Prospect Group in Bloomfield, CT seeks a skilled Toolmaker/Moldmaker to build, repair and maintain complex injection molds. You will use surface grinders, milling machines, and precision inspection tools to meet tight tolerances while reading blueprints and collaborating with engineering and quality teams to ensure high-quality tooling.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in moldmaking or toolmaking in an injection molding environment, with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Moldmaking or Toolmaking experience in an injection molding environment.
• Strong understanding of mold components, construction, and molding processes.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, debug, repair, and reassemble plastic injection molds to spec.
• Troubleshoot mold performance, mechanisms, and tooling fit for part quality.
• Operate manual tool room machinery (surface grinder, Bridgeport, etc.).
• Inspect mold components with dial indicators and precision tools.
• Read blueprints and work orders; document and report issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet specifications.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and proper tool operation.
• Provide input on tooling improvements and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Precision machining

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Tools

Bridgeport milling

Surface grinder

Dial indicators

CNC milling

EDM

Job description

Top Prospect Group in Bloomfield, CT seeks a skilled Toolmaker/Moldmaker to build, repair and maintain complex injection molds. You will use surface grinders, milling machines, and precision inspection tools to meet tight tolerances while reading blueprints and collaborating with engineering and quality teams to ensure high-quality tooling.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in moldmaking or toolmaking in an injection molding environment, with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to