Tooling Project Coordinator (Entry‑Level PM)

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corporation; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Relocation Assistance

Full Health Care Coverage including D&

Health Savings Account with employer

Life and AD&D Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Gainsharing Bonus Program

Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company

Referral Bonuses

PPE including prescription safety eyew

Inspection equipment provided

Family-Owned Environment

Carlson Recreational Center

Job summary

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is hiring a Junior Project Manager to join our team onsite at our West Plant in Cedarburg, WI.

You will support the Tooling Division in daily project activities and manage smaller component builds with exposure to all mold build phases and cross-functional collaboration. Starting pay is $32–$36 per hour, with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits including health care, HSA, 401(k) match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plastic injection mold building, toolmaking, or related manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of tool making processes, including design review, machining, EDM, assembly, and sampling.
• Proficient in using CAD viewers to review mold designs and engineering changes.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., M2M, NCR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in developing, maintaining, and updating project plans for plastic injection mold builds, rebuilds, and component projects.
• Support scheduling activities for design, machining, assembly, sampling, purchased components, and final approval milestones.
• Manage assigned smaller-scale component build projects or portions of larger mold builds.
• Monitor daily project activity and follow up on open items.
• Prepare project status updates, action item lists, and reports.
• Evaluate and communicate impact of design changes on cost, timing, and mold performance.
• Manage scope changes through formal change order processes.
• Monitor project costs and resource utilization.
• Identify project risks related to material availability or capacity constraints and implement mitigation plans.
• Communicate project progress, milestones, risks, and delivery expectations to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proactively address customer concerns related to mold functionality, sampling results, and delivery timelines.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Evaluate and plan around required skill sets, machine capacity, and labor resources for each mold build.
• Coordinate internal departments including Sales, Design, CNC Machining, Toolmaker, and Quality and Sampling.
• Manage external suppliers and subcontractors to ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Help ensure projects follow customer specifications, drawings, and internal quality requirements.
• Maintain project records and documentation in compliance with company procedures and ISO standards.
• Support mold trials, sampling activities, and validation processes
• Identify opportunities to improve project tracking, communication flow, and execution efficiency
• Learn and apply company project management standards and best practices in preparation for advancement into a full Project Manager role.

Skills

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

CAD viewers

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is hiring a Junior Project Manager to join our team onsite at our West Plant in Cedarburg, WI.

You will support the Tooling Division in daily project activities and manage smaller component builds with exposure to all mold build phases and cross-functional collaboration. Starting pay is $32–$36 per hour, with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits including health care, HSA, 401(k) match, and PTO.