Toolmaker

Westfall-Technik-2; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Parental Leave

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Westfall Technik is seeking an experienced Toolmaker for our Asheboro, NC site. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing self-contained molds and tooling systems to ensure production readiness and quality.

Candidates will disassemble, inspect, and reassemble complex tools and contribute to design improvements. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of Tool Maker experience in plastic injection environments, strong mold knowledge, and ability to read engineering drawings, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational certification in Tool & Die, Mold Making, or Machining preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience as a Tool Maker in high-volume plastic injection molding environments.
• Strong knowledge of mold construction and preventative maintenance practices.
• Proficient reading of complex engineering drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and configurations of molds and tooling systems.
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble mold tools for production readiness.
• Utilize mills, lathes, surface grinders, EDMs, and welding machines for tooling components.
• Troubleshoot mold-related production issues and document actions.
• Train junior toolmakers and participate in 5S/lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Mold making

Precision machining

Blueprint interpretation

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tool & Die / Mold Making certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

CAD software

Mold flow simulation

Job description

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being a fast growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,100 employees across 11 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Asheboro site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees’ skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you'll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

Nationwide candidates are welcomed! Relocation opportunities available for qualified Toolmaker applicants.

We are currently seeking Toolmaker, with the below qualifications:

Professional Attributes

Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and configurations of self-contained molds and tooling systems.

Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble complex mold tools to ensure readiness for production, often using hoisting equipment and precision hand tools.

Utilize toolroom equipment such as mills, lathes, surface grinders, EDMs, and welding machines to fabricate, modify, or restore tooling components to specification.

Recommend and implement design or material changes to improve tooling durability, performance, and ease of maintenance.

Troubleshoot mold-related production issues, including visual and dimensional defects, both on the bench and in press.

Maintain detailed and accurate records of maintenance activities, tool changes, corrective actions, and recommendations using digital or paper-based systems.

Participate in mold trials, validate tooling performance, and provide feedback on part quality or tool performance to Engineering and Quality teams.

Communicate effectively with production, quality, and engineering personnel to coordinate maintenance, resolve tooling concerns, and prioritize workload.

Assist in training junior toolmakers or technicians in maintenance procedures and safety protocols.

Participate in plant-wide safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain clean and organized work areas in alignment with 5S and lean manufacturing principles.

Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned by management.

Desired Skills and Experience

High school diploma or GED required; Technical or vocational certification in Tool & Die, Mold Making, or Machining preferred.

5-7 years of experience as a Tool Maker, preferably in a high-volume plastic injection molding environment.

Strong knowledge of mold construction, preventative maintenance practices, and tooling materials.

Skilled in precision machining, including turning, milling, grinding, and welding.

Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering and tooling drawings, blueprints, and part specifications.

Comfortable working independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Capable of diagnosing root causes of tooling failures or defects using analytical tools or system-based documentation.

Demonstrated ability to use ERP/MRP systems to record maintenance actions, access part drawings, and request parts or materials.

Experience with mold flow simulation, solid modeling/CAD software, or FEA analysis is a plus.

Certification in mold making or precision machining is highly desirable.

Knowledge of ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 standards related to tooling and manufacturing

What You’ll Love About Us:

• 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More…
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.