Lead Mold Maker & Tooling Specialist

Thermoflex Corporation; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermoflex Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Master Mold Maker to safely build, repair, and maintain injection molds to support production uptime. This role requires strong toolmaking expertise, reading blueprints or CAD models, and collaboration with design and CNC teams.

You will diagnose mold issues, perform maintenance, and train tool technicians while upholding safety and quality standards. Forklift certification is required, and bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Toolmaker or equivalent experience in the trade.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding and manufacturing operations; insert/overmolding a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and CAD models to construct, alter, or repair tooling.
• Must have or obtain forklift certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble new molds from start to finish.
• Disassemble, maintain, reassemble and clean molding tools per maintenance cycle.
• Diagnose problems and determine corrective actions on injection molds.
• Work closely with design and CNC machining teams to resolve issues and/or make improvements.
• Assist with CNC machining as needed.
• Lead and continue training of tool technicians.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
• Other duties as assigned in Management’s sole discretion

Skills

Toolmaking

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Blueprints CAD

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Forklift certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Hand lathes

Mills

Grinders

Welding

Job description

Thermoflex Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Master Mold Maker to safely build, repair, and maintain injection molds to support production uptime. This role requires strong toolmaking expertise, reading blueprints or CAD models, and collaboration with design and CNC teams.

You will diagnose mold issues, perform maintenance, and train tool technicians while upholding safety and quality standards. Forklift certification is required, and bilingual skills are a plus.