Tooling Technician

Jabil; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Relocation assistance

Overtime opportunities

Multiple openings

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Tooling Technician in the Hanover Park, IL area to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and testing of injection molds used in production. You will manage mold inventories, document repair outcomes, and ensure tool readiness to minimize downtime.

The role requires hands-on experience with plastic injection molds, knowledge of mold shop equipment, and a collaborative, safety-conscious approach within a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience repairing plastic injection molds.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Machines and tools area knowledge.
• Ability to operate all manual mold shop equipment and machines.
• Mechanical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Determination.
• Problem-solving skills/troubleshooting.
• Working well within a team.
• Responsiveness.
• IL – S04.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on Injection Molds according to procedure and report the status of the molds to the supervisor.
• Operate machining tools and equipment for preventive and/or corrective maintenance of the molds.
• Perform repairs and tests on Injection Molds.
• Perform inventory of molding tools and parts and report the status to supervisor.
• Store and maintain validated components.
• Store non-validated components.
• Maintain stock inventories by ensuring the proper levels of component parts are available at all times for tooling repair.
• Improve the efficiency and accuracy of molded products by documenting reasons for mold repairs and solutions to prevent future manufacturing interruptions.
• Follow all procedures and training.
• Maintain excellent attendance.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Advise supervisor of any recurring production failures so that prompt corrective action may be taken.
• Escalate recurring issues through the proper chain of command.
• Maintain logs of all molds that have undergone preventative maintenance, as well as controlling each of the molds.
• Maintain machine cleanliness standards.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

Skills

Repairing plastic injection molds

Mold shop equipment operation

Mechanical skills

Detail oriented

Troubleshooting

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Responsiveness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mold repair tools

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world’s top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

SUMMARY

The Tooling Technician is responsible for the repair and “return-to-operation” of injection molding tools that are actively engaged in producing quality products.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Benefits including Site Profit Sharing!
• Multiple Openings Available!
• Relocation available!
• Possible overtime!

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company‑paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

Jabil may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. If and when AI is used, Jabil ensures that its use of AI would not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive maintenance on Injection Molds according to procedure and report the status of the molds to the supervisor.
• Operate machining tools and equipment for preventive and/or corrective maintenance of the molds.
• Perform repairs and tests on Injection Molds.
• Perform inventory of molding tools and parts and report the status to supervisor.
• Store and maintain validated components.
• Store non‑validated components.
• Maintain stock inventories by ensuring the proper levels of component parts are available at all times for tooling repair.
• Improve the efficiency and accuracy of molded products by documenting reasons for mold repairs and solutions to prevent future manufacturing interruptions.
• Follow all procedures and training.
• Maintain excellent attendance.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Advise supervisor of any recurring production failures so that prompt corrective action may be taken.
• Escalate recurring issues through the proper chain of command.
• Maintain logs of all molds that have undergone preventative maintenance, as well as controlling each of the molds.
• Maintain machine cleanliness standards.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have experience repairing plastic injection molds.
• Experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Machines and tools area knowledge.
• Ability to operate all manual mold shop equipment and machines.
• Mechanical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Determination.
• Problem‑solving skills/troubleshooting.
• Working well within a team.
• Responsiveness.
• IL – S04.

COMPENSATION

The hourly pay range for this role is $20.77 – $37.36. Job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATION

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e‑mail to [e-mail] or calling 727‑803‑7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e‑mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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