Senior Tool & Die Machinist – Injection Mold Expert

Jobot; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Overtime opportunities

Monthly bonus opportunities

Growth opportunities

Weekday schedule

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Machinist in Wallingford, CT to build, repair, and maintain plastic injection molds and tooling. The role involves diagnosing mold issues, performing preventative maintenance, and working with engineers to improve cycle times and mold reliability.

A hands-on professional will operate mills, lathes, grinders, and other precision equipment. You will join a small, experienced team with opportunities for growth, salary progression based on performance,

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining plastic injection molds and tooling.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and tooling specs.
• Strong precision measurement skills with micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, maintain, and modify plastic injection molds, dies, fixtures, and tooling.
• Diagnose mold issues and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Set up and operate manual machining equipment such as mills, lathes, and grinders.
• Machine, fit, and finish mold components and read drawings accurately.
• Support mold changes and continuous improvement projects to improve cycle times and quality.
• Maintain records of mold repairs and tooling history.

Skills

Moldmaking

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Maintenance

Tools

Milling machines

Lathe machines

Surface grinder

Drill presses

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Machinist in Wallingford, CT to build, repair, and maintain plastic injection molds and tooling. The role involves diagnosing mold issues, performing preventative maintenance, and working with engineers to improve cycle times and mold reliability.

A hands-on professional will operate mills, lathes, grinders, and other precision equipment. You will join a small, experienced team with opportunities for growth, salary progression based on performance,