Level III Tooling Technician

Hr Journals; West Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential manufacturing company in West Virginia is seeking an experienced Level III Tooling Technician to maintain high-precision tooling and ensure optimal mold performance. Responsibilities include tear-down, repair, and preventive maintenance of plastic injection molds. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read technical drawings. This role supports continuous improvement and collaboration within the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plastic injection mold maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with complex tooling systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform tear-down, repair, and preventive maintenance of molds.
• Diagnose and resolve tooling-related issues.
• Collaborate with teams to support manufacturing goals.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills with tooling systems

Reading blueprints and schematics

Attention to detail

Job description

About the job Level III Tooling Technician

Job Overview
A confidential, well-established manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection molding is seeking an experienced Level III Tooling Technician. This role is critical to maintaining high-precision tooling, ensuring optimal mold performance, and supporting uninterrupted production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tear-down, repair, troubleshooting, cleaning, and preventive maintenance of plastic injection molds
• Diagnose and resolve tooling-related issues to minimize downtime
• Conduct mold modifications and improvements as needed
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to support manufacturing goals
• Ensure molds meet quality, safety, and production standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the tooling department

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in plastic injection mold maintenance and repair
• Strong troubleshooting skills with complex tooling systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environmentStrong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Tooling certification or technical training
• Experience with multi-cavity or high-precision molds
• Leadership or mentoring experience within tooling teams