Senior Tool Maker - Precision Mold & CNC Specialist

Viant Medical Inc.; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance and disability benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Home Ownership Program

Job summary

Viant Medical Inc. Fremont facility is seeking a highly skilled Tool Maker to perform advanced mold making, repair, and modification work with minimal supervision. You will operate CNC, EDM, and high-precision manual machines to ensure mold performance meets customer specs.

Role requires 7+ years in mold making and 5+ years in tool room machining, with strong problem solving, geometry, and inspection skills. Competitive hourly compensation with relocation aid for non-locals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mold making experience, including complex mold builds.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new molds and components per customer specifications with minimal oversight.
• Perform advanced repairs, modifications, and refurbishments on existing injection molds.
• Independently set up, program, and operate CNC machining centers, EDM sinkers, and WEDM equipment.
• Create fixtures, jigs, and auxiliary tooling to support production needs.
• Interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, and engineering drawings.
• Troubleshoot mold performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Verify part accuracy using precision inspection equipment and techniques.
• Ensure all work meets quality, dimensional, and functional requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and kick‑off meetings, providing technical input to improve manufacturability.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize work to meet quoted hours and delivery deadlines.
• Prepare machining plans, prints, and instructions for helpers or apprentices.
• Document work performed and communicate follow‑up actions needed for mold assembly or production.

Skills

Mold design theory

CNC programming

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Inspection techniques

Geometry & trig

Machining experience

Safety tools handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mold making apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Makino CNC

Charmilles Wire EDM

SOLIDWORKS

Vero

Job description

Viant Medical Inc. Fremont facility is seeking a highly skilled Tool Maker to perform advanced mold making, repair, and modification work with minimal supervision. You will operate CNC, EDM, and high-precision manual machines to ensure mold performance meets customer specs.

Role requires 7+ years in mold making and 5+ years in tool room machining, with strong problem solving, geometry, and inspection skills. Competitive hourly compensation with relocation aid for non-locals.