Tool Room Supervisor

Cook Polymer Technology in; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Polymer Technology in Bloomington, IN is seeking a Tool Room Lead to supervise a group of tool makers, organize workloads, ensure materials and instructions are available, and monitor policy adherence.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, safe machining practices, and collaboration with maintenance and production to meet tooling orders. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be 18+, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills; CNC capabilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Ability to read tooling prints.
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Aids in the assistance of operation per leadership directives; assign work, order materials, coordinate tasks between tool makers, identify improvement opportunities.
• Attends meetings to discuss current and future state of business practices with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Machine tooling and components to meet tooling work orders safely and efficiently; verify work per prints and specs.
• Operate standard manual machining equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read tooling prints

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC programming

Job description

Posting Date 19 hours ago (9/1/2026 10:27 PM)

Job Location(s) Bloomington IN United States

Job Locations US-IN-Bloomington

Shift Type 1st shift

Position Type Full Time

Company Cook Polymer Technology

Category Production/MFG/Operations

Overview

Leads a group of employees within the Tool Room. Provides input to Manager regarding employees' performance and assists Manager in identifying and resolving problems that effect productivity. Organizes the groups work and ensures that proper
materials, tools and written instructions are available. Monitors groups' compliance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Aids in the assistance of operation per leadership directives. Duties/Responsibilities include assigning work, ordering materials, coordinating tasks between tool makers, identify improvement opportunities, and assist in the development and evaluation of tool room employees.
• Attends meetings to discuss current and future state of business practices with a focus on continuous improvement. Maintain a clean work area and assist in cleaning common areas of the shop.
• Machine tooling and components to meet tooling work order requirements in a safe and efficient manner. Verify work for compliance to prints and specifications. Manual or computer-controlled machining methods are used.
• Operate standard manual machining equipment.

Qualifications

Minimally Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to read tooling prints
• Basic computer skills
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills

Preferred/Specialized

• Planning of tool room work for efficiency
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• CNC programming / machining capabilities

Physical Requirements

• Moderate exposure to noise level in the work environment that is moderate to occasionally loud
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds or more
• Frequent repetitive motion
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, carry, feel or touch; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; communicate
• Proper attire/clothing and personal protective equipment/clothing as required within Controlled Production Areas

"We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class."

Cook will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law.