Senior Toolmaker, Mold Maintenance & Precision (Onsite)

Microfluidics; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX in Oak Harbor, WA is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to maintain, repair, and improve plastic injection molds. The role focuses on machining, grinding, and fitting replacement tooling components to restore mold performance, ensure part quality, and minimize downtime.

The candidate must have strong precision machining skills, tooling knowledge, and the ability to work to tight tolerances, with 100% onsite work in Manufacturing Engineering.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Toolmaker.
• Experience with hardened tool steels: D2, S7, H13.
• Ability to work with subcontractors (material suppliers, welding shops, heat-treating vendors).
• SolidWorks design experience is a plus.
• Full mold design and build capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair existing molds used in production, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Machine, grind, and fit new mold components including core pins, ejector pins and sleeves, blocks and cavities, inserts and related wear components.
• Fabricate and repair mold slides using EDM.
• Diagnose mold wear, damage, and performance issues, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Operate manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, surface grinders, and tool grinders.
• Perform precision grinding and polishing to meet required tolerances and surface finishes.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges).
• Assemble, disassemble, and test molds to ensure proper function following repairs.
• Work from prints, sketches, and verbal instructions; make minor adjustments as necessary for fit and function.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to support production needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of mold maintenance and repair activities.
• Identify and recommend appropriate capital equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

10+ years Toolmaker experience

Experience with hardened tool steels D2, S7, H13

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

IDEX in Oak Harbor, WA is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to maintain, repair, and improve plastic injection molds. The role focuses on machining, grinding, and fitting replacement tooling components to restore mold performance, ensure part quality, and minimize downtime.

The candidate must have strong precision machining skills, tooling knowledge, and the ability to work to tight tolerances, with 100% onsite work in Manufacturing Engineering.