Senior Mold & Tooling Technician III

LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Inc.; Chester (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Colleague discount

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Inc. is seeking an experienced tooling professional to lead root cause analysis of complex tooling failures, own tooling reliability, and drive long-term performance improvements in molding operations.

The role covers high-complexity machining, laser welding, coatings, and advanced restoration methods, with collaboration across engineering, quality, and production. The position supports travel and hybrid work, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in mold repair, toolmaking, or injection molding tooling.
• Expert knowledge of mold systems, materials, and wear mechanisms.
• Strong proficiency in GD&T, CAD/CAM, and advanced machining.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis of complex tooling failures.
• Own tooling reliability and drive long-term performance improvements.
• Drive improvements in uptime, scrap reduction, and mold lifespan.
• Perform high-complexity machining and restoration of molds and tools.
• Oversee critical fits, tolerances, and final validation of tooling.
• Apply advanced repair technologies (laser welding, coatings, restoration methods).
• Improve tooling performance based on injection molding process interaction.
• Support engineering with feedback from mold performance and failure analysis.

Skills

Mold repair

Toolmaking

Injection molding tooling

GD&T

CAD/CAM

Advanced machining

Leadership

Problem-solving

Lean / Six Sigma

Dimensional analysis

Tools

Laser welding

Coatings

Job description

Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesLead root cause analysis of complex tooling failuresOwn tooling reliability and drive long-term performance improvementsDrive improvements in uptime, scrap reduction, and mold lifespanPerform high-complexity machining and restoration of Molds, and ToolsOversee critical fits, tolerances, and final validation of toolingApply advanced repair technologies (laser welding, coatings, restoration methods)Improve tooling performance based on injection molding process interactionAnalyze wear patterns and recommend material or component improvementsIdentify tooling design or performance issues and escalate recommendations to engineering teamsSupport engineering by providing technical feedback based on mold performance and failure analysisReview CAD models and drawings to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and repair effectivenessEnsure adherence to established technical standards, procedures, and best practicesEnsure measurement systems and practices support high-precision requirementsAnalyze dimensional data and variation trends to improve tooling performanceSupport continuous Improvement initiatives focused on cost, downtime, and efficiencyTrain and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 team membersProvide technical guidance and support across tooling activitiesSupport planning, prioritization, and workload balancingPartner with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve tooling issuesInterface with external vendors and tooling suppliers as neededSupport new tool launches, validations, and capital projectsWillingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as neededStarting hourly rate: $39.75Qualifications5–8+ years of experience in mold repair, toolmaking, or injection molding toolingExpert knowledge of mold systems, materials, and wear mechanismsStrong proficiency in GD&T, CAD/CAM, and advanced machiningProven leadership in technical problem-solvingPreferredExperience in mold design or tooling engineeringLean / Six Sigma experienceExperience with high-cavitation or tight-tolerance tooling environmentsAdvanced understanding of tolerances, fits, and precision measurement systemsAbility to work at micron-level precision where requiredStrong capability in dimensional analysis and variation reductionCore Skill FocusExpert-level troubleshooting and system optimizationTechnical leadership and mentorshipDesign influence and tooling strategyBusiness impact through reliability and performanceCompensationThe salary for this position has a range of $39.75 - $39.75 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.What’s in it for you?Here are some of what to expect:Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are basedColleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus schemeYour workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.Just imagine building your dream career.Then make it real.Join the LEGO team today.