Tool and Die Maker

LeoForce; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Potential overtime opportunities

Salary increases based on performance

Potential monthly bonus opportunities

Job summary

LeoForce in Wallingford, CT is hiring a Tool and Die Machinist. You will build, repair, and maintain injection molds and tooling, diagnose issues, and perform precision machining to keep molding operations running smoothly.

We offer a daytime schedule with potential overtime and a growth path as you increase responsibility within the team. This hands-on role requires experience with tooling and strong measurement skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with injection molds and tooling.
• Diagnose mold issues including flash, dimensional problems, wear, damage, alignment, and cooling.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, maintain, and modify plastic injection molds, dies, fixtures, and tooling to support production requirements.
• Diagnose mold issues including flash, dimensional problems, wear, damage, alignment issues, cooling problems, and other tooling related defects.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on injection molds to improve reliability, extend tooling life, and reduce production downtime.
• Disassemble molds, inspect components, identify worn or damaged parts, complete repairs, and reassemble tooling for production.
• Set up and operate manual machining equipment including mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and other precision machine tools.
• Machine, fit, and finish mold components such as cores, cavities, inserts, pins, bushings, slides, and other tooling components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and tooling specifications to complete repairs and modifications accurately.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Troubleshoot molds with production and processing teams to identify root causes of quality or performance issues.
• Support mold changes, engineering modifications, and continuous improvement projects to improve cycle times and part quality.
• Maintain accurate records of mold repairs, preventative maintenance, modifications, and tooling history.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC machine operation

Mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

Drill presses

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Job description

Job Description

Wallingford,CT, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $25 - $40 per hour

Job Details

• Build, repair, maintain, and modify plastic injection molds, dies, fixtures, and tooling to support production requirements
• Diagnose mold issues including flash, dimensional problems, wear, damage, alignment issues, cooling problems, and other tooling related defects
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on injection molds to improve reliability, extend tooling life, and reduce production downtime
• Disassemble molds, inspect individual components, identify worn or damaged parts, complete repairs, and properly reassemble tooling for production
• Set up and operate manual machining equipment including mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and other precision machine tools
• Machine, fit, and finish mold components such as cores, cavities, inserts, pins, bushings, slides, and other tooling components
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and tooling specifications to complete repairs and modifications accurately
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other inspection equipment
• Troubleshoot molds directly with production and processing teams to identify root causes of tooling related quality or performance issues
• Perform polishing, grinding, fitting, spotting, and bench work required to bring molds and components back to specification
• Support mold changes, engineering modifications, and continuous improvement projects to improve cycle times, part quality, and overall mold performance
• Maintain accurate records of mold repairs, preventative maintenance, modifications, and tooling history
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to minimize downtime and keep injection molding operations running efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tool room while properly caring for machines, tools, and equipment

A bit about us:

We are a growing plastic injection molding company looking to add an experienced Tool and Die Machinist to our team. This is a hands on position for someone who has experience working with injection molds and understands what it takes to keep tooling running properly. You will join a small, experienced team with the opportunity to take on more responsibility and grow with the company.

Why join us?

• $25-$40 per hour depending on experience
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Potential overtime opportunities available
• Opportunity to grow within the company with salary increases based on performance and added responsibilities
• 401(k) plan
• Potential monthly bonus opportunities

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