Senior Toolmaker - Precision Molds, EDM & Assembly

Mentis Group; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec is seeking a Toolmaker to work with design engineers and molding technicians. The role involves building, repairing, and preventive maintenance on precision molds and extrusion dies, with strict tolerance requirements and cooperation with QA for quality control.

The candidate should have 5+ years moldmaking experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to travel to molders as needed. A High School Diploma is required; journeyman certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years minimum experience as a moldmaker.
• Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot high precision molds.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must have a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Surface grinding to tight tolerances (.0001” on form features; .000020” on laminate stacks).
• EDM operations across cavity components; design and build electrodes when possible.
• Vertical milling and Lathe tasks; operate support machinery as needed.
• Inspect incoming steel and collaborate with QA to review components.
• Assist in final fit and assembly of molds; verify BOM accuracy.
• Travel to molders in a support role under Toolmaker III supervision.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sense of urgency

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman Certification (Tool & Die or Moldmaker)

Tools

Surface grinder

EDM

Vertical milling machine

Lathe

Job description

Samtec is seeking a Toolmaker to work with design engineers and molding technicians. The role involves building, repairing, and preventive maintenance on precision molds and extrusion dies, with strict tolerance requirements and cooperation with QA for quality control.

The candidate should have 5+ years moldmaking experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to travel to molders as needed. A High School Diploma is required; journeyman certification is preferred.