Tool Maker / Mold Maker - Plastic Injection

Vrc Es; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

11 paid holidays + 80 hours PTO

Tuition assistance and career dev.

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VRC Engineered Solutions in Woodinville, WA (and Coeur d'Alene, ID) is seeking a Tooling Mold Maker to build and repair production molds, interpret drawings, and support 3D mold design. You will operate CNC mills, EDM, lathes, grinders, and other tool room equipment to ensure molds meet specs and quality standards.

Join a fast-growing organization that serves aerospace, medical, and other demanding industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plastic injection mold experience.
• Proficiency with CAM systems, CNC mills, and EDM equipment.
• Highly skilled with electrode design and machining.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build new molds and perform repairs on production molds.
• Operate tool room equipment safely and efficiently, including CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and dimensional tolerances.
• Analyze tool designs and recommend improvements to mold construction and functionality.
• Prepare and verify injection molds for qualification in molding machines.
• Utilize software to review and support 3D mold design during build and assembly.
• Inspect and verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precision measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot molds and perform maintenance as needed.
• Communicate tooling issues with the Tooling Manager and production teams.
• Coordinate with the Tooling Manager to prioritize workload and assignments.
• Complete and maintain required documentation for tooling and repairs.
• Review specifications, blueprints, and shop data to resolve issues related to materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and cost.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAM systems

CNC mills

EDM equipment

Electrode design

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Tools

CNC machines

EDM equipment

Mold design software

Job description

Job Category: operations

Requisition Number: TOOLM001397

• Posted : August 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Join the Mold-Making Masters at VRC Engineered Solutions! Woodinville, WA or Coeur d'Alene, ID | Monday–Friday, 7AM–3:30PM (Flex time available) Pay Range: $46.24 – $52.00/hour (Based on experience)

Are you a precision-obsessed problem-solver who thrives around lathes, grinders, and CNC machines? Are you highly skilled with electrode design and machining? If so, we’ve got the perfect spot for you on our tooling dream team!

About Us AtVRC Engineered Solutions, we don’t just mold rubber and plastic—we mold innovation. Serving industries from aerospace to medical, our custom components are found in some of the world’s most demanding environments. We're growing fast and are looking for an experiencedTooling Mold Makerto help us keep quality at the core of everything we do.

What You’ll Do

• Build new molds and perform repairs on production molds
• Operate tool room equipment safely and efficiently, including CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and dimensional tolerances
• Analyze tool designs and recommend improvements to mold construction and functionality
• Prepare and verify injection molds for qualification in molding machines
• Utilize software to review and support 3D mold design during build and assembly
• Inspect and verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators, gage blocks)
• Troubleshoot molds and perform maintenance as needed
• Communicate tooling issues with the Tooling Manager and production teams
• Coordinate with the Tooling Manager to prioritize workload and assignments
• Complete and maintain required documentation for tooling and repairs
• Review specifications, blueprints, and shop data to resolve issues related to materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and cost
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• 5+ years of plastic injection mold experience
• Proficiency with CAM systems, CNC mills, and EDM equipment
• Highly skilled with electrode design and machining.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks (bending, crouching, standing, etc.)
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently or as part of a team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• 11 paid holidays + 80 hours PTO
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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