Toolmaker

MAHLE; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to join their team in Dayton, Ohio. The successful candidate will set up and operate machinery, ensuring quality mold production and maintenance in a safety-focused environment. Applicants should have a strong background in machining tools, blueprint interpretation, and quality control, ideally with at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as tool & die maker or injection mold making.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate large machinery.
• Experience in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate machines to fabricate tooling components.
• Repair damaged molds/dies and perform maintenance.
• Conduct part inspections per QA guidelines.

Skills

In-Depth knowledge of machining tools

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Experience with quality control analysis

Strong verbal and oral communication skills

Problem-solving & critical thinking skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 2nd Shift- Standard Hours 2pm-10pm

• Set-up and operate conventional, special-purpose machines to fabricate tooling components; fit and assemble these components into production tooling and fixtures.

• Set-up and operate automatic and manual machining equipment for the manufacturing and repair of injection molds

• Repair damaged molds/dies, springs and punches

• Perform corrective, preventive maintenance

• Design and build gauges to check accuracy of parts

• Design and build jigs and fixtures as needed

• Perform in-press troubleshooting

• Perform mold/die set-up procedures

• Resolve die performance issues

• Perform correct mold/die changeovers

• Perform part inspection per QA guidelines

• When required, produce parts, at times with few or no prints as a repair function

• Manufacture prototype parts from engineering prints

• Maintain safe and clean working environment

• Comply with company procedures, rules, and regulations

• All other duties as assigned by Supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years experience as tool & die maker, injection mold making &/or associated work

• In-Depth knowledge of machining tools and their use

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/design schematics

• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate large machinery

• Experience with quality control analysis

• Strong verbal and oral communication skills

• Ability to work in a strong safety-focused environment

• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required

Preferred:

• Relevant mold maker / tool and die maker certifications

• Proven problem-solving & critical thinking skills

• Working knowledge of high tonnage injection molding machines

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