Mold Maker / Tool & Die Maker - 3rd Shift

TGG Accounting; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $25-$30/hour

15% shift differential for 3rd shift

Quarterly profit-sharing program

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Insurance

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO and 10 paid holidays

Overtime paid at time-and-a-half

Climate-controlled facility

Career growth and internal promotion

Advancement into CNC Programming and领导

Job summary

Unknown company in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Mold Maker for the 3rd shift to build precision injection molds from engineering drawings. You will work in a climate-controlled tool room with advanced equipment to produce components for medical devices.

You will read blueprints, operate CNC mills and EDM equipment, inspect parts with precision instruments, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure on-time completion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in mold making or precision machining.
• Experience building molds and precision components.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD files.
• Experience with CNC machining and EDM equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Tool & Die education or apprenticeship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build new precision steel injection molds from drawings.
• Machine mold components using CNC mills, EDM sinkers, lathes, grinders.
• Read blueprints, engineering drawings, CAD models.
• Inspect components with precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues during mold builds.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production to meet schedules.
• Support new tooling projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mold making experience

CNC machining understanding

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Education

Tool & Die education or apprenticeship

Tools

CNC Milling

EDM Equipment

Lathes

Grinders

Microscopes

Measurement equipment

Job description

Mold Maker - 3rd Shift

Ankeny, IA
Direct Hire | Full-Time
$25-$30/hour + 15% Shift Differential + Quarterly Profit Sharing

Build Precision Tooling That Makes a Difference:

Are you an experienced Mold Maker, Tool & Die Maker, Toolmaker, or Precision Machinist looking for an opportunity to work on highly advanced tooling projects?

Join a growing precision manufacturing organization where you'll build new injection molds used to produce critical components for medical devices and other high-precision applications. This is an opportunity to take ownership of mold builds from start to finish while working in a clean, climate-controlled tool room with industry-leading equipment and technology.

What You'll Do:

• Build new precision steel injection molds from engineering drawings and CAD files
• Machine mold components using CNC mills, EDM sinkers, EDM hole burners, lathes, grinders, and other tool room equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD models
• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment and microscopes
• Troubleshoot tooling issues during the mold build process
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule
• Support new tooling projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of mold making, tool & die, tooling, or precision machining experience preferred
• Experience building molds, tooling, or precision components
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD files
• Experience with CNC machining and EDM equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Commitment to producing high-quality work with tight tolerances
• Tool & Die education or apprenticeship experience is a plus

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive pay: $25-$30/hour
• 15% shift differential for 3rd shift
• Quarterly profit-sharing program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks PTO and10 paid holidays
• Overtime available and paid at time-and-a-half
• Climate-controlled facility maintained year-round
• Strong culture of internal promotion and career growth
• Opportunities to advance into CNC Programming, Lead Machinist, Supervisory, and Tool Room Leadership positions

Schedule:

• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM