Lead Mold Maker & Tooling Specialist

Top Prospect Group; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Prospect Group is seeking a Mold maker to lead mold making, repair and maintenance, tooling and fixtures, and develop readiness for production status. Reports to the Toolroom Supervisor and participates in implementing efficient tooling and processes.

The role emphasizes mentoring apprentices and senior mold makers, driving continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality dimensional accuracy under tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience mold and/or tool making.
• Working to tight tolerances.
• Experience with PFMEA a plus.
• Experience with molding machines a plus.
• Some knowledge of tooling design a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and live the company Vision, Mission, Values and Strategy
• Show positive attitude and be a strong team player.
• Good attendance and on time to work.
• Be able to lift moderate loads regularly (under 40 lbs.)
• Drive for results and satisfaction of both internal and external customers.
• Fabricate tooling to the highest standard and best practices.
• Look for opportunities for better tool building efficiency.
• Organize, prioritize, and plan accomplishment of multiple tasks.
• Mentor apprentice and mold makers/tech makers with less experience.
• Submit ideas for improvement and safety suggestions regularly.

Skills

Mold construction

Toolroom machines

EDM sinker

Surface grinder

Measuring tools

Documentation

Blueprint reading GD&T

Self-motivated

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

EDM sinker

Toolroom machines

Job description

Top Prospect Group is seeking a Mold maker to lead mold making, repair and maintenance, tooling and fixtures, and develop readiness for production status. Reports to the Toolroom Supervisor and participates in implementing efficient tooling and processes.

The role emphasizes mentoring apprentices and senior mold makers, driving continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality dimensional accuracy under tight tolerances.