Tool Maker

Modern Molding Inc.

Minnesota

On-site

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus incentives

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Group insurance plans

Job summary

Modern Molding Inc. is seeking an experienced Toolmaker and Tooling Machinist to build new plastic injection molds and repair existing tooling. This full-time role involves setting up CNC mills/lathes, reading complex blueprints, and collaborating with engineering to optimize mold performance.

The ideal candidate has strong machining skills, experience with tooling maintenance, and a solid background in plastic injection tooling. Join our in-house tooling expansion.

Qualifications

Must have high school diploma and relevant technical schooling preferred.
Experience in plastic injection tooling maintenance and repair is required.
Ability to read complex blueprints and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

Build new plastic injection molds from blueprints and designs.
Modify and repair existing injection tooling to meet specs.
Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes for tooling components.
Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
Maintain clean, organized tooling department work areas.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mastercam

CAD/CAM programming

EDM machines

Job description

Job Description

Modern Molding is seeking an experienced Toolmaker and Tooling Machinist to join our growing team. This full-time position focuses on building new plastic injection molds as well as modifying and repairing existing injection tooling. We are a privately held plastic injection molding company that has been in business for over forty years, and we are looking to expand our in-house Tooling Department.

Responsibilities

Build new plastic injection molds from technical blueprints and designs.
Modify and repair existing plastic injection tools to meet production specifications.
Set up and operate CNC machinery and traditional toolroom equipment.
Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes for tooling components.
Perform precision machining, grinding, and fitting of mold components.
Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions for mold repair.
Maintain clean and organized tooling department work areas.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize mold performance.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Toolmaker, Tooling Machinist, or Mold Maker.
Strong background in plastic injection molding tooling maintenance and repair.
Experience setting up and operating CNC machine tools.
Proficiency with Mastercam or equivalent CAD CAM programming software is highly preferred.
Experience operating EDM electrical discharge machining equipment is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and schematics.
Strong mechanical aptitude and precision measurement skills using micrometers and calipers.
High school diploma or equivalent, with technical schooling or apprenticeship preferred.

Benefits