Tool Mold Maker

HellermannTyton group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Lunch

Free Uniforms

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Tool Maker. The role involves building new tooling with minimal supervision, operating tool room equipment, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in plastic injection molding and possess their own precision tools. This position offers various benefits including paid training, medical insurance, and opportunities for internal career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plastic injection molding building experience or successful completion of an apprenticeship program.
• Knowledgeable in current mold-building techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering designs and CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Build new tooling and components with minimum supervision.
• Identify and communicate tooling problems.
• Operate all tool room equipment.

Skills

Plastic injection molding experience

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Join us and be a part of something truly special. You will work in a state-of-the-art Tool Room with a group of progressive Tool Makers. Apply now to join our team at HellermannTyton!

Responsibilities

• Build new tooling and components with minimum supervision
• Identify and communicate any possible tooling problems to the lead mold maker or supervisor
• Work with lead mold makers and train mold maintenance technicians and apprentices
• Operate all tool room equipment
• Perform mold maintenance and in-press mold changes
• Willingness to work overtime based on production needs

Other Functions

• Work with QA to identify quality concerns
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Performs other tasks as assigned
• Required Personal Protective Equipment: safety shoes are to be worn at all times during your scheduled work hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plastic injection molding building experience or successful completion of an apprenticeship program
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledgeable in current mold-building techniques. This individual should have solid manufacturing concepts in plastic injection mold building
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering designs and computer-based CAD plans and models
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Must have good problem-solving skills and be detail-oriented
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Must have own precision tools
• Prior forklift experience preferred

Benefits and Work Life

Paid Training / Paid Lunch / Overtime / Free Uniforms / Reimbursement for Protective Equipment / Internal Career Growth / Clean & Climate Control Manufacturing Environment with Great Lighting

Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Accounts / Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment / Disability Insurance Coverage / 401(k) Retirement and Profit-Sharing Plan / Employee Assistance Program

Work/Life: Paid Time Off / Paid Holiday / Onsite Medical Clinic / Wellness Program / Tuition Reimbursement / Company Discounts