Tool and Die Mold Maker

Enpro Industries, Inc.; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Enpro Industries, Inc. seeks a skilled Tool and Die Mold Maker to design, fabricate, and refine tooling, molds, fixtures, and prototypes supporting pharmaceutical tooling development and manufacturing workflows.

You will collaborate with Engineering and R&D to evaluate designs for manufacturability, select tooling solutions, and translate concepts into production-ready tools, ensuring quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5-7 years of experience in machining, toolmaking, tool and die, mold making, or a related precision manufacturing environment
• Ability to independently interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience with manual machining and CNC machining operations.
• Experience performing equipment setup, troubleshooting, and precision inspection.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments and inspection methods.
• Experience creating prototype components, tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing solutions from engineering drawings with limited supervision.
• Ability to determine machining approaches and solve complex manufacturing challenges with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate tooling, molds, fixtures, prototypes, and precision components that support product development, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Translate engineering drawings, concepts, and technical requirements into functional tooling and manufacturing solutions.
• Support the development and refinement of tooling used in production and cleanroom manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Engineering and R&D to evaluate designs, provide manufacturability feedback, and recommend tooling and machining solutions.
• Apply machining and tooling expertise to solve manufacturing challenges, support prototype development, and improve production processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling performance, manufacturability, product quality, and process efficiency.
• Determine machining strategies, setups, tooling selections, work holding approaches, and manufacturing methods required to produce precision components.
• Program, set up, and operate manual and CNC equipment to manufacture components that meet dimensional, functional, and quality requirements.
• Utilize CAD/CAM systems and machining software to support fabrication and documentation activities.
• Verify conformance to specifications through precision measurement, inspection, and testing techniques.
• Troubleshoot tooling, machining, and manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain machining programs, tooling documentation, and equipment necessary to support ongoing operations.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Read engineering drawings

GD&T

Manual machining

CNC machining

Precision inspection

Prototype fabrication

Manufacturing problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree, apprenticeship, or formal machining training

Tools

Mastercam

CAD/CAM

Wire EDM

Job description

Build the Precision Tooling Behind Critical Pharmaceutical Products

Earn $29.91 - $44.87 per hour plus competitive benefits

If you're a skilled machinist, toolmaker, or mold maker who enjoys turning complex designs into real-world solutions, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on both product development and manufacturing. You'll collaborate with Engineering and R&D to design, fabricate, and improve tooling, fixtures, molds, and prototypes that support innovative pharmaceutical applications, while working in an environment that values craftsmanship, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

The Tool and Die Mold Maker supports product development and manufacturing by designing, fabricating, modifying, and improving tooling, fixtures, molds, prototypes, and precision-machined components that enable new products and reliable production processes. Working closely with Engineering and R&D, this role applies advanced machining expertise to evaluate manufacturability, recommend tooling solutions, and transform concepts and designs into functional manufacturing tools and components.

This position operates with a high degree of independence and technical judgment, determining machining methods, programming approaches, tooling requirements, and fabrication strategies needed to meet quality, performance, and customer requirements. The role plays a key part in ensuring tooling and manufacturing solutions support quality, reliability, and efficient production processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Fabricate tooling, molds, fixtures, prototypes, and precision components that support product development, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Translate engineering drawings, concepts, and technical requirements into functional tooling and manufacturing solutions.
• Support the development and refinement of tooling used in production and cleanroom manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Engineering and R&D to evaluate designs, provide manufacturability feedback, and recommend tooling and machining solutions.
• Apply machining and tooling expertise to solve manufacturing challenges, support prototype development, and improve production processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling performance, manufacturability, product quality, and process efficiency.
• Determine machining strategies, setups, tooling selections, work holding approaches, and manufacturing methods required to produce precision components.
• Program, set up, and operate manual and CNC equipment to manufacture components that meet dimensional, functional, and quality requirements.
• Utilize CAD/CAM systems and machining software to support fabrication and documentation activities.
• Verify conformance to specifications through precision measurement, inspection, and testing techniques.
• Troubleshoot tooling, machining, and manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain machining programs, tooling documentation, and equipment necessary to support ongoing operations.

Your Role in Our Values

At Enpro, our values of Safety, Excellence, and Respect guide how we work, collaborate, and grow. In this role, you will have opportunities to live these values every day by creating safe environments, driving meaningful results, and building respectful relationships.

Safety:

Champion a culture of safety by embracing the Enpro Safety Pledge in everything you do. Look for ways to improve safety in your work, your team, and the broader organization, because safety starts with each of us.

Excellence:

Bring your full self to work. Focus on creating value, driving innovation, and continuously improving how we work.

Respect:

Create space for every voice to be heard. Foster a workplace built on mutual respect, where people feel valued and empowered to contribute to both personal and organizational success.

What You’ll Bring:

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5-7 years of experience in machining, toolmaking, tool and die, mold making, or a related precision manufacturing environment
• Ability to independently interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience with manual machining and CNC machining operations.
• Experience performing equipment setup, troubleshooting, and precision inspection.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments and inspection methods.
• Experience creating prototype components, tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing solutions from engineering drawings with limited supervision.
• Ability to determine machining approaches and solve complex manufacturing challenges with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or formal machining/toolmaking training.
• Experience supporting R&D, prototype development, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Mastercam or similar CAD/CAM software.
• Experience with Wire EDM Machining.

EEO and Culture Statement

Overlook Industries is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end‑markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position is typically $29.91 - $44.87/hour. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.