Senior Mold Maker: Precision Tooling & Injection Molds

Top Prospect Group; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Prospect Group is recruiting a Mold Maker in Manchester, CT to design, assemble, and repair injection molds. You will handle precision tooling with manual machines and grinders, ensuring components meet tight tolerances and print specs.

The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and adherence to technical drawings. Applicants should have 5+ years of mold making experience, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to read blueprints and CAD models.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of mold making / tool building experience.
• Strong practical machining and tool build process knowledge.
• Ability to hold extremely tight tolerances (±0.0001\").
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, models, and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, fit, and troubleshoot injection molds
• Manufacture mold components to tight tolerances and print specifications
• Operate manual machining/toolroom equipment including:Surface grindersBridgeports/manual millsManual lathesJig grindersOD grindersRelated toolroom equipment
• Inspect completed work to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality standards
• Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings
• Follow written and verbal work instructions
• Support continuous improvement of mold manufacturing/tooling processes
• Perform additional toolroom and mold maintenance duties as needed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surface grinders

Bridgeports

Manual mills

Manual lathes

Jig grinders

OD grinders

Job description

Top Prospect Group is recruiting a Mold Maker in Manchester, CT to design, assemble, and repair injection molds. You will handle precision tooling with manual machines and grinders, ensuring components meet tight tolerances and print specs.

The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and adherence to technical drawings. Applicants should have 5+ years of mold making experience, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to read blueprints and CAD models.