Tooling Specialist (Plastic Injection Molding)

Pacific Staffing, LLC; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Staffing, LLC is seeking a Back Tooling Specialist for a plastics injection molding operation in Tigard, OR. This temp-to-hire role focuses on supporting tooling changes, mold maintenance, and ongoing production uptime.

The ideal candidate has experience in a tool room or as a Setup/Process/Maintenance Technician within plastics manufacturing and will help ensure tools are ready for production and meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a tool room within a plastic injection molding facility preferred.
• Experience as a Setup Technician, Process Technician, or Maintenance Technician in plastics manufacturing is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform tooling changes, maintenance, and repairs on injection molding tools
• Troubleshoot tooling issues to minimize downtime
• Prepare, clean, inspect, and maintain molds for production
• Assist production with tooling setup and changeovers
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to keep equipment running efficiently
• Maintain a safe and organized tool room
• Document tooling maintenance and repair activities as needed

Skills

Tooling changes

Mold maintenance

Injection molding

Job description

Back Tooling Specialist (Plastic Injection Molding) Manufacturing & General Production Tigard , Oregon Temp To Hire

Job Number: 10301
Located in:Tigard, OR
Pay:$20-$29/hr DOE
Schedule:Monday–Friday; approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (flexible day shift)

This is a temporary position expected to last through November 2026.

Full Job Description

A client of ours in Tigard is looking to add a Tooling Specialist to their team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with plastic injection molding experience to step into a critical support role. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a tool room or as a Setup Technician, Process Technician, or Maintenance Technician within a plastic injection molding environment.

There is an opportunity to train alongside the current Tooling Specialist before they leave, making this an excellent position for someone who can quickly apply their experience and help support operations through the facility's planned closure later this year.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tooling changes, maintenance, and repairs on injection molding tools
• Troubleshoot tooling issues to minimize downtime
• Prepare, clean, inspect, and maintain molds for production
• Assist production with tooling setup and changeovers
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to keep equipment running efficiently
• Maintain a safe and organized tool room
• Document tooling maintenance and repair activities as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a tool room within a plastic injection molding facility preferred
• Experience as a Setup Technician, Process Technician, or Maintenance Technician in plastics manufacturing is strongly encouraged