Toolmaker

IDEX Health & Science, LLC; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Health & Science, LLC is seeking a Toolmaker in Oak Harbor, WA, responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving plastic injection molds. The ideal candidate has strong precision machining skills, tooling knowledge, and the ability to work within tight tolerances. Key responsibilities include machining new components, diagnosing mold performance issues, and operating both manual and CNC machines. This position is 100% onsite and requires experience in precision measurement and mold repair.

Qualifications

• Strong precision machining skills required for mold maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of tooling and mold components.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair existing molds for optimal performance.
• Machine and fit new mold components.
• Diagnose mold wear and performance issues.
• Operate manual and CNC machine tools.

Skills

Precision machining skills

Tooling knowledge

Ability to work to tight tolerances

Tools

Manual and CNC machine tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

JOB TITLE: Toolmaker

REPORTS TO: Engineering Director

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing Engineering

LOCATION: Oak Harbor, WA (100% Onsite)

SUMMARY

The Toolmaker is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of plastic injection molds. This role focuses on machining, grinding, and fitting replacement tooling components such as core pins, ejector pins, and ejector sleeves to restore mold performance, ensure part quality, and minimize production downtime. The position requires strong precision machining skills, tooling knowledge, and the ability to work to tight tolerances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintain and repair existing molds used in production to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Machine, grind and fit new mold components such as core pins, ejector pins, ejector sleeves, blocks, cavities, inserts, and other wear components.
• Fabricate and repair mold slides using EDM.
• Diagnose mold wear, damage, and performance issues, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Operate manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, surface grinders, and tool grinders.
• Perform precision grinding and polishing to meet required tolerances and surface finishes.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges.
• Assemble and disassemble tools and components.