Senior Mold Maker: Injection Molding & CNC Expert

Accelera Staffing; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing is seeking a Tooling Technician for Plastic Injection Molding to craft molds and fixtures with precision. You will apply CNC machining and CAD/CAM skills to meet production timelines while upholding tooling integrity. The role requires interpreting complex drawings, operating CNC/EDM/milling equipment, and coordinating mold build projects with engineering leadership. A relevant trade program and hands-on mold-making experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus formal trade school program.
• Experience as Mold Maker or Tooling Technician in plastic injection molding.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and 3D CAD data accurately.
• Competency with CNC, EDM, and manual machining equipment.
• Ability to handle heavy tooling components with cranes or forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Construct complex injection molds and assembly fixtures per engineering specs and design standards.
• Lead and coordinate mold build projects with clear milestones and on-time delivery.
• Perform preventive maintenance, essential repairs, and insert changeovers to extend tooling life.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership for status updates and issue resolution during builds.
• Use precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks) to verify dimensions.
• Operate and maintain shop floor equipment including CNC, EDM, milling, and grinding machines.

Skills

CNC Machining

Mold Making

Reading CAD drawings

Safety & Physical Work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school program

Tools

CAD/CAM Software

CNC Machinery

EDM Machines

Micrometers & Calipers

Job description

Accelera Staffing is seeking a Tooling Technician for Plastic Injection Molding to craft molds and fixtures with precision. You will apply CNC machining and CAD/CAM skills to meet production timelines while upholding tooling integrity. The role requires interpreting complex drawings, operating CNC/EDM/milling equipment, and coordinating mold build projects with engineering leadership. A relevant trade program and hands-on mold-making experience are essential.