Toolmaker

Samsung Electronics; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking a Toolmaker to maintain, repair, and modify mold tooling assets. The role covers disassembly, assembly, and repair of injection molds and stamping dies, plus operation of manual lathe, milling, surface grinder, and TIG welding equipment.

It requires handling large tonnage molds and includes mentoring PM Techs and Apprentices. Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent, with 1–7 years for Toolmaker levels or 8+ years for Senior Toolmaker,

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship or on‑the‑job training accepted; tooling experience preferred.
• Basic machine shop operation and tooling knowledge; crane and forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly, assembly and repair of injection molds and stamping dies.
• Operate machine shop equipment: manual lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, TIG welder.
• Work with large tonnage injection molds and progressive stamping dies.
• Troubleshoot problems at the press.
• Mentor PM Techs and Apprentices.

Skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology

Apprenticeship Training

OJT (on the job training)

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Summary

The Toolmaker is responsible for maintaining, repairing and modifying SEHA mold tooling assets.

Role and Responsibilities

Disassembly, assembly and repair of injection molds and stamping dies.

Run all machine shop related equipment (Manual lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, TIG welder and various hand tools).

Ability to work with large tonnage injection molds and progressive stamping dies.

Ability to troubleshoot problems at the press.

Mentoring and teaching PM Techs and Apprentices.

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Skills and Qualifications

1. Education: Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology, Apprenticeship Training or OJT (on the job training).
2. Experience: Toolmaker level 1-6 = 1-7 years experience, Senior Toolmaker 1-4 = 8 plus years experience.
3. Knowledge: Basic machine shop operation, Basic knowledge of tooling design and function. Overhead crane and forklift operation.
4. Skills: Work independently, critical thinking and problem solving. Good communication with coworkers, Supervisors and Part Leader.
5. Physical requirement: Frequently required to stand; use hands to handle and reach.

Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Must occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

General Notice

Candidates are expected to honor their obligations to former employers. SEHA does not seek access to, and expressly prohibits the use or disclosure of, any confidential information, proprietary materials, or trade secrets belonging to any prior employer or third party, either during the hiring process or in the course of employment.

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