Press-Side Injection Mold Tooling Specialist

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

PTO and company holidays

Free medical/HSA coverage (< $75k)

Uniform service

Annual boot allowance

Job summary

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC is seeking a skilled Press-Side Injection Mold Tooling Specialist to keep tooling in top condition and support production across diverse molds. You will troubleshoot in-press issues, perform repairs, and conduct preventive maintenance while collaborating with Process Technicians to ensure quality and efficiency.

This role can be hired at Technician I, II, or Senior level based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on tooling experience in injection molding environment.
• Strong understanding of mold construction and function; ability to read mold prints.
• Proven press-side troubleshooting in production under time pressure.
• Hot runner systems experience with major brands (e.g., DME, Husky, Mold-Masters, Synventive).
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with hand tools and precision measurement gear.
• 5+ years CNC mill programming and setup; solid G-code knowledge.
• Fluent operation of manual toolroom machines (mill, lathe, surface grinder).
• EDM sinker and wire experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot in-press issues like flash, short shots, sticking parts, and cosmetic defects.
• Perform tear-downs, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep tools production-ready.
• Clean, polish, lubricate, and replace components including pins, bushings, lifters, slides, and ejectors.
• Diagnose and repair hot runner systems (heaters, thermocouples, wiring, leaks).
• Inspect cooling circuits, vents, and parting lines to optimize cycle and quality.
• Execute emergency repairs to reduce downtime and protect schedules.
• Support mold trials, startups, and process changes alongside Process Technicians.
• Partner with Operators, Quality, and Supervisors to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Identify chronic tooling problems and recommend durable fixes or design improvements.
• Document PM and repair activities with accuracy and clarity.

Skills

Tooling experience in molding

Mold construction understanding

Troubleshooting in production

Hot runner experience

CNC milling & setup

Manual milling & grinding

EDM experience

Overhead crane operation

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM proficiency

Job description

A Day Building Reliability Into Every Shot

Walk the floor, feel the hum of the presses, and dive straight into making molds run flawlessly. As our Press-Side Injection Mold Tooling Specialist, you’ll be the hands-on problem-solver who keeps production moving - safely, efficiently, and with uncompromising part quality.

This role can be hired at the Technician I, II, or Senior level, based on your experience and technical depth. Compensation is flexible within the posted range and reflects expertise in injection molding tooling, mold repair, and process support.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot in-press issues like flash, short shots, sticking parts, and cosmetic defects—quickly and confidently.
• Perform tear-downs, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep tools production-ready.
• Clean, polish, lubricate, and replace components including pins, bushings, lifters, slides, and ejectors.
• Diagnose and repair hot runner systems (heaters, thermocouples, wiring, leaks).
• Inspect cooling circuits, vents, and parting lines to optimize cycle and quality.
• Execute emergency repairs to reduce downtime and protect schedules.
• Support mold trials, startups, and process changes alongside Process Technicians.
• Partner closely with Operators, Quality, and Supervisors to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Identify chronic tooling problems and recommend durable fixes or design improvements.
• Document PM and repair activities with accuracy and clarity.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and well-organized work cell.
• Perform welding, machining, grinding, polishing, and precision handwork as needed.
• Reverse engineer damaged details using CAD and/or manual measurement methods.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on tooling experience in a plastic injection molding environment.
• Expert understanding of mold construction and function; able to read and interpret mold prints.
• Proven press-side troubleshooting in a production setting under time pressure.
• Hot runner experience with systems such as DME, Husky, Mold-Masters, Synventive, or similar.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hand tools, precision measurement, and shop equipment.
• Independent self-starter who thrives in a collaborative production team.
• 5+ years CNC mill programming and setup, with solid G-code and CAD/CAM proficiency.
• Fluent on manual toolroom machines (mill, lathe, surface grinder).
• EDM sinker and wire experience.
• Comfortable working on molds using an overhead crane.

Bonus Skills

• Tool & Die, Mold Making, or technical trade certification.
• Precision micro TIG welding and A1 surface polishing.
• Background in high-volume or tight-tolerance molding (automotive, medical, consumer goods).
• Fusion 360 or SolidWorks proficiency.
• IQMS familiarity.
• Experience with HAAS CNC mills.

Physical Realities & Shop Environment

• Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• PPE required: safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, and safety-toed boots.
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and work in tight spaces.
• Operate around hot molds, presses, cranes, and other industrial equipment.
• Overtime or weekend work when production requires.
• Hands-on 60-80% of the time, with the balance on desk/computer tasks.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive hourly pay tied to your skills and results.
• Work on complex tooling and advanced systems across a wide range of molds.
• Constant learning through diverse tooling challenges.
• Collaborative, team-driven production culture.
• Comprehensive benefits, including free medical/HSA coverage for employees earning under $75,000 annually who elect individual coverage.
• 401(k) to invest in your future.
• Generous PTO and company holidays.
• No-cost weekly uniform service.
• Annual boot allowance for qualified safety-toe footwear.