Injection Mold Tooling Manager

Micron Products, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Micron Solutions in Fitchburg, MA seeks an experienced Injection Mold Tooling Manager who remains actively involved on the shop floor while leading tooling efforts. You will diagnose and resolve mold-related issues, supervise Tool Room personnel, and coordinate new builds, repairs, and process improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on involvement, mold reliability, and collaboration across maintenance, engineering, and production teams. A strong mold-making background is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on injection mold making or tooling experience.
• Extensive experience building, repairing, maintaining, modifying, fitting, assembling, and troubleshooting injection molds.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Ability to diagnose mold-related performance and quality issues independently.
• Willing to remain actively involved in tooling troubleshooting and manufacturing-floor support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for injection mold tooling, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and modification.
• Diagnose complex mold-related production and part-quality issues and drive to resolution.
• Remain actively involved in mold repair, fitting, assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with Mold Makers, Process Technicians, Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve tooling challenges.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to Tool Room personnel.
• Review mold designs and provide practical mold-making input; support mold trials and production release.

Skills

Mold making

Tooling leadership

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Troubleshooting

CNC machining

EDM

Milling

Grinding

Turning

Communication

Leadership

Tools

CNC machines

EDM equipment

Grinders

Milling machines

Turning lathes

Job description

Injection Mold Tooling Managerfitchburg, MA 01420Injection Mold Tooling ManagerFitchburg, MA | $110,000 - $145,000+ $7,500 Sign-On Bonus | Relocation Assistance AvailableExperienced Mold Makers: Take the Next Step Without Leaving the Bench BehindMicron Solutions is conducting a nationwide search for an experienced Injection Mold Tooling Manager to provide hands-on technical leadership for our injection molding tooling operations in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.You do not need to currently hold a Manager title to be considered.We are looking for a mold-making expert first and a manager second. The ideal candidate has built their career designing, building, repairing, fitting, modifying, and troubleshooting injection molds and still enjoys being actively involved in tooling work today.This role is intended for a tooling professional who wants to remain closely connected to the work itself.You will spend a significant portion of your time:Working directly with Mold Makers and Tool Room personnelDiagnosing mold-related production and quality issuesSupporting mold repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting effortsParticipating in mold trials, qualifications, and production supportIdentifying opportunities to improve mold reliability, tool life, and performanceProviding technical leadership through experience and hands-on problem solvingIf you are seeking a primarily administrative, project management, or office-based management role, this position is unlikely to be the right fit.Our injection molding operations include presses ranging from 55 to 300 tons, supporting commercial, engineering, and technical applications.What You'll DoServe as the technical expert for injection mold tooling, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and modification.Diagnose complex mold-related production and part-quality issues and drive them to resolution.Remain actively involved in mold repair, fitting, assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.Partner directly with Mold Makers, Process Technicians, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve tooling challenges.Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentorship to Tool Room personnel.Coordinate new mold builds, repairs, preventive maintenance activities, engineering changes, and outside tooling work.Review mold designs and provide practical mold-making and DFM input.Support mold trials, qualification, validation, and production release activities.Identify and eliminate recurring causes of tooling failures, scrap, downtime, and quality issues.Drive improvements in mold reliability, performance, maintainability, and tool life.Prioritize Tool Room projects and resources to support production requirements.Ensure critical tooling issues are addressed quickly and effectively.Help establish best practices for mold maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and documentation.QualificationsWhat We're Looking For10+ years of hands-on injection mold making or injection mold tooling experience.Extensive experience building, repairing, maintaining, modifying, fitting, assembling, and troubleshooting injection molds.Strong knowledge of mold construction, shutoffs, parting lines, fitting, cooling systems, venting, ejection systems, and preventive maintenance.Ability to independently diagnose mold-related performance and part-quality issues.Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.Hands-on knowledge of mold-making processes including CNC machining, EDM, milling, grinding, and turning.Must be willing and able to remain actively involved in tooling troubleshooting, repair planning, mold qualification, and manufacturing-floor support.Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.Additional Experience We ValueHot runner systems and complex injection mold tooling.Commercial and engineering-grade thermoplastic resins.New mold builds and coordination with outside tool shops.Mold trials, validation, qualification, and new product introduction.Tool & Die, Mold Making, Journeyman, or Apprenticeship certification.Experience mentoring or providing technical direction to other Mold Makers.Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience.Who Will Be Most Successful Here?The strongest candidates will be individuals who:Built their careers as Mold Makers, Tool & Die Makers, Tool Room Leads, or Tooling EngineersEnjoy solving difficult mold and production challengesPrefer spending time in the Tool Room and on the manufacturing floor rather than behind a deskHave remained technically involved even as their leadership responsibilities increasedWant to lead a tooling organization without giving up the hands-on aspects of mold makingWhy Join Micron Solutions?$110,000 - $145,000+ salary, based on experience and expertise$7,500 sign-on bonusRelocation assistance availableMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and company-paid holidaysOpportunity to advance into broader leadership while remaining deeply involved in mold making and tooling operationsDirect impact on tooling strategy, mold reliability, manufacturing performance, and technical excellencePlease note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.PM21Compensation details: 110000-145000 Yearly SalaryPI892d50c51fd2-25404-41485218