Tool Maker

Technimark LLC; Inwood (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Technimark LLC is seeking a 1st Shift Tool Maker at its Inwood, WV facility to keep molds in production-ready condition and support injection-molding operations. You will mentor apprentices, perform mold repairs and insert changes, and wire hot runners and thermocouples as needed.

The role requires reading blueprints and drawings, machining parts on a manual lathe/milling machine/surface grinder, and maintaining tool records in compliance with FDA & ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, part prints, and wiring schematics to interpret mechanical details.
• Perform mold repairs, maintenance, and component changes.
• Capable of small-part machining on a manual lathe, milling machine, or surface grinder.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all molds in production-ready condition to support manufacturing.
• Mentor apprentices and less-experienced team members on the job.
• Repair, clean, service, and perform insert changes on molds.
• Wire hot runners, hot sprue components, and thermocouples; replace hot runner parts as needed.
• Maintain and repair injection molds; perform root-cause analysis for major tool issues.
• Complete preventive maintenance and close work orders promptly.
• Read and interpret tooling drawings; assist with spare parts inventory for mold repairs.
• Participate in continual improvement and training to enhance tooling knowledge.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mold maintenance

Troubleshooting

Tool room skills

Machining skills

Education

High school diploma or technical training

Tools

Manual lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Job description

Technimark is seeking a 1st Shift Tool Maker for its Inwood, WV manufacturing facility.

• Supports production by maintaining all molds in a production ready state.
• Responsible for mentoring less experienced employees on the job, such as apprentices
• Repairs, cleans, services and performs insert changes on all molds
• Wire Hot runners, hot sprue, thermocouples in addition to replace hot runner components
• Wire limit switches
• Cleaning, lubrication, polishing mold components
• Evaluate, maintain, and repair injection molds
• Must complete job assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to make small parts in a manual lathe, milling machine, surface grinder
• Knowledge of core pull hydraulic cylinders being able to rebuild / replace
• Must be able to read blueprints, part prints, interpret mechanical drawings and wiring schematics
• Assist in maintaining the spare part inventories used for mold repair and maintenance
• Complete special projects to schedule as assigned by the Tool Room Lead/Supervisor
• Work safely and maintain molds and equipment to operate as designed
• Close tool room work orders when completed
• Participate in continuous education/training to improve tooling knowledge and skills
• Maintain service records in compliance with FDA & ISO standards
• Determine root cause when addressing major tool damage/failure. Report findings to the Tool Room Lead.
• Perform mold preventative maintenance as scheduled to achieve 100% on-time completion
• Respond to manufacturing demand appropriately. Request direction when priorities conflict
• Support the business decisions of the Senior Management Team
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement plans
• Perform miscellaneous duties, within the scope of reason, as directed

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Technical/other training or better.

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