Tooling Technician - Mold and Tooling Expert (Relocation)

PlasticStaffing.com; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Staffing is conducting a confidential search for experienced Plastic Tooling Technicians to support a precision plastics manufacturing operation in Virginia. This hands‑on role focuses on tooling, toolroom operations, machining, fitting, repair, and mold‑related work; approximately 70% tooling and 30% mold related work.

The ideal candidate has strong tooling experience, CNC/EDM background, GD&T knowledge, and a solid understanding of plastic injection molds.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on tooling, toolmaking, toolroom or mold making experience.
• Strong tooling and toolroom operations experience with machining.
• Experience reading blueprints, CAD models and GD&T.
• Familiar with CNC/EDM milling, grinding and turning equipment.
• Passport required; ability to travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision tooling repair, modification, fitting and fabrication.
• Operate CNC, EDM, milling, grinding, turning and related toolroom equipment.
• Inspect tooling components for wear, fit and dimensional accuracy.
• Support injection mold repair, modification, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Read tooling drawings/ CAD models and apply GD&T and tolerances.
• Maintain tooling records and coordinate with suppliers as needed.
• Work secondary on mold components and assist Engineering and Production teams.
• Follow safety, quality and manufacturing procedures; maintain attendance.

Skills

Precision tooling

Tooling knowledge

GD&T

Dimensional inspection

Mold making

Blueprint reading

Tools

CNC machining

EDM

Milling

Grinding

Turning

Precision measurement equipment

Job description

Plastic Staffing is conducting a confidential search for experienced Plastic Tooling Technicians to support a precision plastics manufacturing operation in Virginia. This hands‑on role focuses on tooling, toolroom operations, machining, fitting, repair, and mold‑related work; approximately 70% tooling and 30% mold related work.

The ideal candidate has strong tooling experience, CNC/EDM background, GD&T knowledge, and a solid understanding of plastic injection molds.