Injection Molding Toolmaker — Lifecycle & Vendor Lead

Voss Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Voss Recruitment is seeking an organized Toolmaker specialized in Plastic Injection Molding to join our client’s manufacturing team in North West Houston. You will bridge hands-on maintenance with operational oversight, coordinating the lifecycle of approved mold tools and collaborating with external tooling vendors to keep production running safely.

Core duties include vendor management, tooling diagnostics, and ensuring accurate tool history and maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a plastic injection molding environment, with exposure to tool maintenance, coordination, or vendor tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a point of contact for external suppliers, evaluate technical quotes, and track project timelines.
• Strong foundational understanding of injection mold mechanics
• Valid forklift operator certification (or the ability to obtain one immediately upon hire) and comfort with safely rigging and moving heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle and preventive maintenance schedules of all approved injection mold tools.
• Coordinate with external tooling vendors for outsourced mold builds, modifications, and repairs.
• Safely perform facility logistics, including forklift and overhead crane tasks for tools.
• Inspect incoming/outgoing tools to identify defects and decide on in-house vs. outsourced repairs.
• Maintain tool history, vendor quotes, compliance certifications, and maintenance logs.

Skills

Tool maintenance

Vendor coordination

Mechanical knowledge

Forklift operation

Job description

Voss Recruitment is seeking an organized Toolmaker specialized in Plastic Injection Molding to join our client’s manufacturing team in North West Houston. You will bridge hands-on maintenance with operational oversight, coordinating the lifecycle of approved mold tools and collaborating with external tooling vendors to keep production running safely.

Core duties include vendor management, tooling diagnostics, and ensuring accurate tool history and maintenance logs.