Tooling Technician

Randstad; Illinois; On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Full Benefits Package

401(k) with Company Match

PTO and Paid Holidays

Site Profit Sharing

Overtime Opportunities

Relocation Assistance

Direct Hire

Job summary

Randstad USA in Hanover Park, IL is hiring a Tooling Technician responsible for repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting plastic injection molds in a high-volume production environment.

The role requires hands-on mold shop experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work on a 1st shift (6:00 AM – 3:30 PM). Direct Hire with full benefits, weekly pay, and opportunities for overtime and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience repairing plastic injection molds
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Must work well within a team and communicate effectively
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of plastic injection molds
• Use manual machines and tooling equipment to perform corrective actions
• Diagnose tooling issues, test molds, and track root causes
• Maintain and track mold/component inventory levels and status
• Store validated and non-validated tooling components appropriately
• Document mold issues, repair solutions, and PM history to reduce downtime
• Escalate recurring tooling failures through the proper channels
• Follow all SOPs, safety standards, and quality procedures
• Keep mold shop and machines clean and organized
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure tooling readiness
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Electronic Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Blueprint Reading

Tooling

Mold Repair

Lathe

Bridgeport

Milling

Metrology

Hot-Runners

Mold Maintenance

Plastic manufacturing

Tool room technician

Mold technician

Injection mold repair

Blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Bridgeport

Milling

Metrology

Manual machines

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $62k - 82k per year + none

Reference: AB_5007887

Tooling Technician – Plastic Injection Mold Repair & Maintenance(Maintain, repair, and return-to-operation injection molds in a fast-paced production environment.)

Location: Hanover Park, ILShift: 1st Shift | 6:0 AM – 3:30 PM | Monday–FridayPay: $30–$38/hr DOE

Role Summary:Randstad USA is hiring Tooling Technicians for a direct hire opportunity in Hanover Park, IL. This role focuses on repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting injection molds used in high-volume plastic production. Perfect for a hands-on tooling expert with mold shop equipment experience and strong mechanical skills.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience repairing plastic injection molds
• Skilled in using manual mold shop equipment and tools
• strong troubleshooting and mechanical abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Must work well within a team and communicate effectively
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $30–$38/hr DOE
• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Weekly Pay
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO, Paid Holidays, and Site Profit Sharing
• Overtime Opportunities
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Multiple Openings Available

salary: $62,000 - $82,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of plastic injection molds
• Use manual machines and tooling equipment to perform corrective actions
• Diagnose tooling issues, test molds, and track root causes
• Maintain and track mold/component inventory levels and status
• Store validated and non-validated tooling components appropriately
• Document mold issues, repair solutions, and PM history to reduce downtime
• Escalate recurring tooling failures through the proper channels
• Follow all SOPs, safety standards, and quality procedures
• Keep mold shop and machines clean and organized
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure tooling readiness
• Other duties as assigned

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• working weekends

Skills

• Electronic Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Blueprint Reading
• tooling
• tooling technician
• tool room technician
• mold technician
• Injection mold repair
• Lathe
• Mold maintenance
• Plastic manufacturing
• Bridgeport
• Milling
• Metrology
• Hot-Runners
• Mold Repair
• Blueprints

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.