Lead Mold Maker

MARS Solutions Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MARS Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Lead Mold Maker in Milwaukee, WI. The role targets individuals with strong plastic injection mold-building skills and CAD interpretation abilities to guide supporting toolmakers and apprentices.

You will lead mold construction, evaluate existing molds, and communicate improvements. The position requires independent tooling planning using CAD models and engineering prints, plus hands-on use of shop equipment.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Toolmaker certification or at least 10 years of toolmaker experience.
• Strong plastic injection mold-building experience.
• Ability to plan and build new tooling independently using CAD models and engineering prints.
• Experience evaluating and executing mold repairs and engineering changes.
• Proficiency operating tool room equipment, including surface grinders, manual mills, cutoff saws, and drill presses.
• CAD experience; SolidWorks and/or Mastercam preferred.
• Skilled in precision measuring equipment and machining components to required tolerances.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction of new plastic injection molds and tooling.
• Evaluate, maintain, and repair existing molds.
• Identify tooling improvements and communicate technical recommendations.
• Delegate work to supporting toolmakers, apprentices, and other departments.
• Coordinate steel preparation and heat-treatment vendor pickups.
• Perform final mold assembly, inspection, and dimensional verification.
• Complete and maintain mold inspection documentation.
• Support quality, safety, and housekeeping requirements.

Skills

Mold-building expertise

CAD interpretation

Lead and delegate

Precision measuring

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Toolmaker leadership

Education

Journeyman Toolmaker certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Surface grinders

Manual mills

Cutoff saws

Drill presses

Forklift

Job description

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Lead Mold Maker in Milwaukee, WI. Our client is a global manufacturing and engineering organization specializing in cable management, fastening, protection, connectivity, and identification solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognized organization and make a meaningful impact in a manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

An experienced Lead Mold Maker or Senior Toolmaker with strong plastic injection mold-building skills, CAD interpretation ability, precision machining experience, and the ability to guide supporting toolmakers and apprentices.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the construction of new plastic injection molds and tooling.

Evaluate, maintain, and repair existing molds.

Identify tooling improvements and communicate technical recommendations.

Delegate work to supporting toolmakers, apprentices, and other departments.

Coordinate steel preparation and heat-treatment vendor pickups.

Perform final mold assembly, inspection, and dimensional verification.

Complete and maintain mold inspection documentation.

Support quality, safety, and housekeeping requirements.

Requirements

Journeyman Toolmaker certification or at least 10 years of toolmaker experience.

Strong plastic injection mold-building experience.

Ability to plan and build new tooling independently using CAD models and engineering prints.

Experience evaluating and executing mold repairs and engineering changes.

Proficiency operating tool room equipment, including surface grinders, manual mills, cutoff saws, and drill presses.

CAD experience; SolidWorks and/or Mastercam preferred.

Skilled in precision measuring equipment and machining components to required tolerances.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Forklift experience preferred.

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Additional Details:

Duration: Direct Hire

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53224

Shift Hours: Mon Fri; 7:00 AM 3:00 PM

About MARS Solutions Group:

MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.