Lead Mold Maker & Mentor – Plastic Injection

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corporation; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Relocation Assistance

Full Health Care Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life and AD&D Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Gainsharing Bonus Program

Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company M

Referral Bonuses

PPE including prescription safety

Family-Owned Environment

Job summary

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. in Cedarburg, WI is seeking an experienced Lead Tool Maker to lead and mentor a team of 70+ machinists and toolmakers in a climate-controlled facility.

You will design, build, refurbish, and reverse engineer plastic injection molds for Automotive, Medical, Plastic Packaging, Battery, and more, guiding projects and mentoring apprentices — with hands-on toolmaking and collaboration with a seasoned team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker.
• Proven expertise in plastic injection molds.
• Ability to train and mentor others.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering designs and CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Tool Makers and apprentices.
• Design, build, refurbish, and reverse engineer plastic injection molds.
• Collaborate with project leaders to guide projects through the shop.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area from start to finish.

Skills

Journeyman Tool Die Maker

Plastic Injection Molds

Mentor others

Read CAD models

Job description

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. in Cedarburg, WI is seeking an experienced Lead Tool Maker to lead and mentor a team of 70+ machinists and toolmakers in a climate-controlled facility.

You will design, build, refurbish, and reverse engineer plastic injection molds for Automotive, Medical, Plastic Packaging, Battery, and more, guiding projects and mentoring apprentices — with hands-on toolmaking and collaboration with a seasoned team.