Pattern Shop Manager: Thermoform Tooling Lead

ADP, Inc.

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Reimbursement Plan

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance after 60 days

401(k) with 50% match after 90 days

Job summary

Peninsula Plastics is seeking a Pattern Shop Manager in Auburn Hills, MI to lead the Pattern Shop, supervise tooling projects, and mentor shop staff. The role focuses on thermoforming and vacuum-form tooling, pattern making, and production support.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in pattern making, tooling, and fabrication, with hands-on leadership abilities. Shift is 1st, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with some weekend availability.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in pattern making, tooling, mold making, machining, woodworking, metalworking, fabrication.
Hands-on experience with thermoform and vacuum-form tooling.
Supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing, tooling, or Pattern Shop environment preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and specifications.
Willingness to lead, train, and develop Pattern Shop staff.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the Pattern Shop, including personnel, projects, equipment, materials, tooling, and workflow.
Lead, train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Pattern Shop Associates and other team members.
Prioritize projects based on production schedules, tooling requirements, deadlines, and business needs.
Oversee development and maintenance of tooling for thermoforming and vacuum forming.
Create and supervise the creation of patterns, molds, fixtures, and production tooling from blueprints and specifications.
Ensure tooling meets quality and dimensional requirements and provide troubleshooting support to production.