Lead Mold Maker

The Davis Companies Inc.; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies Inc. is seeking a Lead Mold Maker in Central Massachusetts to own hands-on mold construction, repair, and optimization in a fast-paced tooling team.

You will diagnose tooling issues, lead maintenance programs, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality to improve OEE and mold life. This role offers technical leadership without people management and opportunities to expand in-house capabilities.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of hands-on mold making, tool & die, or injection molding tooling experience.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and apply GD&T principles.
• Proficient in CNC machining, EDM, milling, grinding, and precision tooling.
• Experience with tooling maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain injection molds.
• Diagnose tooling issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Lead mold design reviews and DFMs for new tooling projects.
• Support mold validation, qualification, and NPI efforts.
• Mentor other tooling team members and reduce downtime.

Skills

Mold making

Tool & Die

CNC machining

EDM

Read blueprints

GD&T

Education

Journeyman Mold Maker certification

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

MRP/CMMS

Job description

Our client, a growing manufacturer in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a Lead Mold Maker to join its tooling team. This is a highly hands-on role focused on injection mold construction, repair, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled mold-making professional who enjoys working directly in the tool room, solving complex tooling challenges, and helping expand internal mold-making capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a technical leader while remaining actively involved in daily tooling operations.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain injection molds


• Diagnose tooling issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions


• Support mold maintenance programs and tooling reliability initiatives


• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve production-related tooling challenges


• Participate in mold design reviews, DFM activities, and new tooling projects


• Support mold validation, qualification, and new product introduction efforts


• Help develop and improve internal tooling capabilities while reducing dependence on outside vendors


• Mentor and share technical knowledge with other members of the tooling team


• Contribute to initiatives focused on reducing downtime, improving OEE, extending mold life, and increasing overall tooling performance

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of hands-on mold making, tool & die, or injection molding tooling experience


• Strong experience building, repairing, and troubleshooting injection molds


• Proficiency with CNC machining, EDM, milling, grinding, and precision machining processes


• Strong understanding of mold construction, maintenance, and tooling systems


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and apply GD&T principles


• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment


• Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a fast-paced production setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Tool & Die, Mold Maker, Journeyman, or Apprenticeship certification


• Experience in plastics manufacturing, medical device, life sciences, or other regulated industries


• Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD software


• Experience using ERP, MRP, or CMMS systems

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Highly hands-on role with significant technical ownership


• Opportunity to help expand in-house mold-making and repair capabilities


• Small, collaborative tooling team where your expertise will have a direct impact


• Growing organization with strong project demand and long-term growth plans


• Ability to lead through technical expertise rather than people management

If you're a skilled Mold Maker looking to take the next step in your career while staying close to the tools and technology, we'd like to hear from you.