Senior Toolmaker – Mold & Die Repair

Plastic Products Co; Lindström (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Products Co in Lindstrom, MN is seeking an experienced Mold Repair Technician to install, repair, and maintain injection molds and fixtures. You will interpret complex drawings, perform insert changes, and ensure tooling reliability for production orders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mold repairs or a machine shop, with proficiency in manual tooling, precision measurement, and safe practices. This full-time role offers overtime as needed and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mold repairs or machine shop environment.
• Experience reading complex prints, sketches, samples, or other instructions.
• Experience running manual machine tools under limited supervision.
• Experience using precision measuring and gauging equipment.
• Experience using machinists' hand and power-driven tools.
• Willingness to perform other work to meet production demands.
• Adherence to safety and work rules.
• Independent and proactive with strong initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional overtime.
• Experience with hot runner manifolds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling to support production orders.
• Perform insert changeovers on multiple part tooling.
• Coordinate with departments on tooling needs and status.
• Perform grinding, milling, polishing, and fittings as required.
• Balance priorities across projects with a customer-focused approach.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Complex prints interpretation

Manual machine tools

Precision measuring equipment

Machinist hand tools

Initiative

Safety & compliance

Overtime readiness

Hot runner manifolds

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Machinist tools

Job description

Plastic Products Co in Lindstrom, MN is seeking an experienced Mold Repair Technician to install, repair, and maintain injection molds and fixtures. You will interpret complex drawings, perform insert changes, and ensure tooling reliability for production orders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mold repairs or a machine shop, with proficiency in manual tooling, precision measurement, and safe practices. This full-time role offers overtime as needed and a fast-paced environment.