Skilled Tool & Die Maker

LMT Products; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LMT Products is seeking a highly skilled Tool and Die Maker to join our precision manufacturing team in New Jersey. You will fabricate, maintain, and repair injection molds and tooling used to produce plastic components, interpreting CAD drawings and engineering specs.

The role requires expertise in manual and CNC machining, mold construction, and hands-on problem solving. Collaboration with engineering teams and strict adherence to quality and safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in tool and die making, focusing on injection molding.
• Skilled in hand-fitting for component assembly.
• Proficient with manual and CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM machines.
• Familiar with injection, cooling, and ejection systems.
• Able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain injection molds used in plastic part production.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and engineering specifications to fabricate precision tooling.
• Operate manual and CNC equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM machines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve mold designs and manufacturability.
• Perform changeovers, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics on existing injection molds.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and adheres to safety protocols.

Skills

Experience (5+ years)

Hand-fitting techniques

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Independent work

TIG welding

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Wire EDM

Sinker EDM

CNC equipment

Job description

Job Title: Tool and Die Maker

We are looking for a highly skilled Tool and Die Maker with a strong background in injection mold building to join our precision manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have experience fabricating, maintaining, and repairing tools, dies, and molds used in the production of plastic components. This role requires expertise in machining, mold construction, and technical drawing interpretation.

• Build, repair, and maintain injection molds used in plastic part production.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and engineering specifications to fabricate precision tooling.
• Operate manual and CNC equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM machines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve mold designs and manufacturability.
• Perform changeovers, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics on existing injection molds.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and adheres to safety protocols.

Job Title: Tool and Die Maker

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Tool and Die Maker with a strong background in injection mold building to join our precision manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have experience fabricating, maintaining, and repairing tools, dies, and molds used in the production of plastic components. This role requires expertise in machining, mold construction, and technical drawing interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain injection molds used in plastic part production.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and engineering specifications to fabricate precision tooling.
• Operate manual and CNC equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM machines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve mold designs and manufacturability.
• Perform changeovers, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics on existing injection molds.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and adheres to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tool and die making, with emphasis on injection molding.
• Skilled in using hand-fitting techniques to ensure components’ proper assembly and function.
• Proficient in operatingmanual and CNC equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, and Wire/Sinker EDM machines
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and using precision measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with the different injection, cooling, and ejection systems common in injection mold designs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in TIG and/or precision laser welding is a plus.

Salary Range - $30 -$45 per hour