Mold Builder: High-Tolerance Tooling with Profit Sharing

Talent Edge Recruiting

Ankeny (IA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 41,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Quarterly profit sharing

Ten paid holidays

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting in Ankeny, IA seeks skilled Mold Builders, Mold Makers, Tool & Die Makers, and Precision Machinists to join a growing Tool Room team. You will build brand-new precision steel molds from start to finish for high-precision components used in medical devices and aerospace.

Expect tight tolerances and collaboration with engineers and maintenance teams. The role emphasizes craftsmanship, problem solving, and attention to detail; experience with CNC mills, EDM, and reading CAD

Qualifications

2–5 years of mold making, tool & die, or precision machining experience OR completion of a Tool & Die program.
Experience building molds and tooling components.
CNC mill and EDM experience.
Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD files.
Experience working to tight tolerances.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Stable work history and long-term mindset.

Responsibilities

Build new precision steel injection molds.
Machine mold components using CNC mills, EDM sinkers, EDM hole burners, lathes, grinders, mills, and saws.
Read engineering drawings, CAD files, and specifications.
Assemble, fit, troubleshoot, and inspect mold components.
Use microscopes and precision measuring equipment.
Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams.
Support tooling improvements and new mold development.
Potentially lead tooling projects.