Tooling Technician

Jabil; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits including Site

Relocation available!

Possible overtime!

Multiple Openings Available!

Job summary

Jabil in Illinois is seeking a Tooling Technician to repair and return-to-operation injection molding tools currently in production. You will perform preventive maintenance, operate manual mold shop equipment, and conduct repairs and tests to ensure molds run reliably.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, hands-on mold repair experience, and strong mechanical skills. You should be detail oriented, a good problem solver, and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing plastic injection molds in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to operate a range of manual mold shop equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills and attention to detail.
• Teamplayer with good problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on injection molds per procedure.
• Repair, test and return-to-operation molded tools in production.
• Maintain inventories of molding tools and parts for efficiency.
• Assist in documenting mold repairs and solutions to prevent downtime.
• Adhere to safety and health policies and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Mold repair

Mechanical skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mold Shop Equipment

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.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform preventive maintenance on Injection Molds according to procedure and reports the status of the molds to the supervisor.
• Operates machining tools and equipment for preventive and/or corrective maintenance of the molds.
• Perform repairs and tests on Injection Molds.
• Performs inventory of molding tools and parts and reports the status to supervisor.
• Store and maintain validated components.
• Stores non-validated components.
• Maintains stock inventories by ensuring the proper levels of component parts are available at all times for tooling repair.
• Improves the efficiency and accuracy of molded products by the documenting reasons for mold repairs and solutions to prevent future manufacturing interruptions.
• Follows all procedures and training.
• Maintains 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.
• Escalates recurring issues through the proper chain of command.
• Maintains logs of all molds that have undergone preventative maintenance, as well as controlling each of the molds.
• Maintains machine cleanliness standards.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (JOB QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE 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 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.

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.

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

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