Tool & Die Maker: CAD/CAM, CNC & Mold Repair Pro

Silgan Specialty Packaging LLC; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Specialty Packaging LLC seeks an experienced mold/tooling technician to repair and modify plastic injection dies. You will program in CAD/CAM NX/SolidWorks, perform precision setups, and support production to minimize downtime.

Strong blueprint reading and troubleshooting skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with an AA in tooling or machining preferred, and be able to read prints, use mills, grinders, and other tool

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two-year college or tech school preferred.
• Experience with plastic injection molding dies and fixtures is desired.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out and perform bench, machine and finishing operations on dies and fixtures.
• Program and edit CAD/CAM in NX/SolidWorks as needed.
• Set up machines and improvise tooling for unusual work with complex dies.
• Support production to minimize downtime with mold maintenance.
• Verify finished work to specifications and assemble components.

Skills

CNC machining

Mold maintenance

CAD/CAM NX

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

AA in tooling or machining

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Silgan Specialty Packaging LLC seeks an experienced mold/tooling technician to repair and modify plastic injection dies. You will program in CAD/CAM NX/SolidWorks, perform precision setups, and support production to minimize downtime.

Strong blueprint reading and troubleshooting skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with an AA in tooling or machining preferred, and be able to read prints, use mills, grinders, and other tool