Tooling Manager: Mold Maintenance & Reliability

Rehrig Pacific Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k and ESOP

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a Tooling Manager to lead tooling operations in our plastic injection molding facility. You will drive safe, reliable mold maintenance and guide a team of mold technicians to improve uptime and meet production goals.

The role requires a technical bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and 5+ years in injection molding. You will work with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to optimize tooling performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• 3+ years of leadership experience (preferred).
• 5+ years of injection molding experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CMMS systems (JD Edwards preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling operations with emphasis on safety and team development.
• Oversee mold repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and suppliers to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards CMMS

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a Tooling Manager to lead tooling operations in our plastic injection molding facility. You will drive safe, reliable mold maintenance and guide a team of mold technicians to improve uptime and meet production goals.

The role requires a technical bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and 5+ years in injection molding. You will work with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to optimize tooling performance.