Injection Mold Tooling Specialist

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical/HSA coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO and company holidays

No-cost weekly uniform service

Annual boot allowance

Job summary

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC on the Ohio River corridor in Jeffersonville, IN seeks an Injection Mold Tooling Specialist. You’ll be hands-on on the shop floor, troubleshooting, repairing, and fine-tuning tools so molds run safely, efficiently, and produce high‑quality parts.

You’ll restore hot runners, manage wear components, and support mold trials with cross‑functional teams, while leveraging CAD/CAM capabilities and precision machining.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on tooling experience in plastic injection molding.
• Deep understanding of mold construction; read prints and plan serviceability.
• Calm, decisive troubleshooting under pressure; able to work in the press.
• 5+ years CNC mill programming and setup; 5+ years G-code and CAD/CAM.
• Proficiency with manual toolroom equipment (mill, lathe, surface grinder).
• EDM sinker and wire experience.
• Experience rigging/handling molds with overhead crane.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools.
• Team-first mindset; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Walk the line, diagnose mold issues in-press (flash, shorts, sticking) and restore parts to spec quickly.
• Plan and execute tear-downs, repairs, and preventive maintenance to extend tool life.
• Clean, polish, lubricate, and replace pins, bushings, lifters, slides, ejectors, and wear components.
• Restore hot runner systems—trace heater/thermocouple faults, wiring issues, and leaks.
• Inspect cooling circuits, vents, and parting lines; improve cycle time and quality.
• Respond to urgent breakdowns; complete on-the-spot fixes to minimize downtime.
• Support mold trials, startups, changeovers, and process adjustments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality and Supervisors on root-cause actions.
• Document PMs and repairs accurately and on time.
• Utilize welding, machining, grinding, polishing, and precise handwork as needed; reverse engineer damaged components using CAD or measurement.

Skills

Tooling troubleshooting

Mold repair

CNC programming

G-code proficiency

Hands-on machinist

Team collaboration

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

IQMS

HAAS CNC mill

CNC milling

EDM (sinker/wire)

Job description

Shape quality at the source Step onto the production floor where precision meets momentum. As our Injection Mold Tooling Specialist, you’ll be the person everyone calls when a press won’t cooperate, a hot runner acts up, or a critical tool needs to be turned around fast. Most days you’re hands‑on at the machines—troubleshooting, repairing, and fine‑tuning—so our molds run safely, efficiently, and produce parts we’re proud to ship. This role can be hired as Technician I, II, or Senior based on your background, and compensation is flexible within the posted range commensurate with experience in injection molding tooling, mold repair, and process support.

What your day looks like

• Walk the line, diagnose mold issues in-press (flash, shorts, sticking, cosmetics), and get parts back within spec quickly.
• Plan and execute tear-downs, repairs, and preventive maintenance to extend tool life and performance.
• Clean, polish, lubricate, and replace pins, bushings, lifters, slides, ejectors, and other wear components.
• Restore hot runner systems—trace heater/thermocouple faults, wiring issues, and leaks; vendors may include DME, Husky, Mold-Masters, Synventive, or similar.
• Inspect cooling circuits, vents, and parting lines; correct issues that compromise cycle time or part quality.
• Respond to urgent breakdowns; complete on-the-spot fixes to minimize downtime.
• Support mold trials, startups, changeovers, and process adjustments alongside Process Technicians and Operators.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality and Supervisors to drive root cause and sustainable corrective actions.
• Document PMs and repairs accurately and on time.
• Utilize welding, machining, grinding, polishing, and precise handwork as needed.
• Reverse engineer damaged components using CAD and/or manual measurement methods.

What you bring

• 10+ years of hands‑on tooling experience in a plastic injection molding environment.
• Deep understanding of mold construction and function; able to read prints and think ahead to serviceability.
• Calm, decisive troubleshooting under pressure; comfortable working in the press.
• 5+ years CNC mill programming and setup; 5+ years G-code and CAD/CAM experience.
• Proficiency with all manual toolroom equipment (mill, lathe, surface grinder).
• EDM sinker and wire experience.
• Experience rigging/handling molds using an overhead crane.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence with hand/measuring tools and shop equipment.
• Team‑first mindset with the ability to work independently.

Bonus skills

• Tool & Die, Mold Making, or technical trade certification.
• Precision micro TIG welding and A1 surface polishing.
• Background in high-volume or tight-tolerance sectors (automotive, medical, consumer goods).
• Fusion 360 or SolidWorks; IQMS; HAAS CNC mill familiarity.

Physical & shop environment

• Regularly lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• PPE required (safety glasses, high-visibility apparel, safety-toe boots).
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing; occasional tight-space work.
• Work around hot molds, presses, cranes, and industrial equipment.
• Overtime or weekends as production demands.
• Hands‑on 60-80% of the time with a balance of desk/computer tasks.

Why you’ll thrive here

• Competitive hourly pay aligned to your experience and skill set.
• Challenging work across complex tooling and advanced systems.
• Broad exposure to diverse molds and real‑world problem solving—continuous learning encouraged.
• Team‑oriented production culture that values craftsmanship and collaboration.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including free medical/HSA coverage for employees earning under $75,000 annually who elect individual coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous PTO and company holidays.
• No‑cost weekly uniform service.
• Annual boot allowance for qualified safety‑toe footwear.