Senior Tool Maker – Precision Molding & Growth Opportunities

Westfall Technik, LLC; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

401K Employer Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Westfall Technik, LLC in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Tool Maker to join our fast-growing plastic injection molding team. You’ll repair, maintain and set up tooling, read drawings, and support production with safe, efficient tooling on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years as a toolmaker, experience in injection molding, welding ability, and the stamina to stand or sit for long periods. We offer strong benefits and opportunities for growth at multiple US facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5-7 years’ experience as a toolmaker.
• 5 years production environment in injection molding or related field preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and detail oriented.
• Must be able to weld and have experience with machine tools.
• Must be able to read and interpret tooling drawings.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to 55-60 lbs. occasionally during the day.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, twisting, balancing, and stooping.
• Must have visual acuity to operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, and mills

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled & emergency tooling repair, maintenance, cleaning & setup of self-contained molds.
• Inspect, build & maintain tooling & part fixtures using turning, milling & grinding operations.
• Recommend changes to mold designs to improve life of the tooling.
• Assist in troubleshooting of tooling on production floor in the molding machines & on the bench.
• Participation in plant-wide safety efforts and maintaining a clean, organized workplace.
• Respond to production, engineering and maintenance demands.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Welding

Reading drawings

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Drill presses

Mills

Power saws

Job description

Westfall Technik, LLC in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Tool Maker to join our fast-growing plastic injection molding team. You’ll repair, maintain and set up tooling, read drawings, and support production with safe, efficient tooling on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years as a toolmaker, experience in injection molding, welding ability, and the stamina to stand or sit for long periods. We offer strong benefits and opportunities for growth at multiple US facilities.