Toolmaker

Solidify Manufacturing LLC; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidify Manufacturing in Rogers, MN is seeking a Tool and Mold Maker to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mold tooling for high‑volume injection molding operations. The role emphasizes precision, problem solving, and hands‑on manufacturing excellence.

You will perform preventative maintenance, repair molds, fabricate mold components, and read blueprints to ensure dimensional accuracy. Strong fixture setup and machine tool operation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of previous relevant experience in CNC, Swiss, or mold making.
• Experience maintaining plastic injection molds and tooling preferred.
• Experience in setup and operation of manual mills, lathes, and grinders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain molds and tooling for high-volume production.
• Perform preventative maintenance including cleaning, polishing, deburring.
• Disassemble/re-assemble components and fabricate mold parts.
• Follow blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up and operate tool room equipment (mills, lathes, grinders).

Skills

CNC

Swiss

Mold Making

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Manual Mills

Lathes

Grinders

CNC Machining

Job description

About the Organization Solidify Manufacturing defies the status quo as a domestic contract manufacturing partner that exceeds expectations on quality, delivery, and price - every time. Willing to invest in the resources needed to streamline efficiency and drive down cost, we are committed to setting up each program for success by creating the optimal combination of process, environment, and technology.
With expertise across a wide range of capabilities, including injection molding, blow molding, and thermoset molding, we bring the holistic perspective to manufacture high-quality parts across many applications and the discipline from our 80/20 focus to know where we can produce the greatest sustainable value for our customers. We don't want to be everything to everybody or anybody. We want to crush the competition and be the best contract manufacturing partner on those jobs where we drive the greatest impact with our decidedly better high-volume molding efficiencies.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Summary

The Tool and Mold Maker is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mold tooling to support high-volume production molding operations.

Essential Functions:

• Perform preventative maintenance including lubricating, cleaning, polishing, and deburring of molds and related components
• Repair molds to support production demand and the manufacturing machine operators
• Works with Sr. Tool and Mold Maker on disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of heated manifolds, runners, water lines, cores, cams, and ejector pins
• Fabricate and build mold components such as ejector pins or blades
• Follow blueprints and engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances
• Set up and operate tool room equipment, including manual mills, lathes, and grinders
• Use a variety of tool maker and machine tools
• Use a variety of precision toolmaker measuring instruments
• Participate in mold and design for manufacturability reviews

  Qualifications, Education, Skills, and/or Experience Required:

  • High School Diploma/GED Required
  • 3 years of previous relevant experience required (CNC, Swiss, Mold Making, etc)
  • Previous machining experience maintaining plastic injection molds and related tooling preferred
  • Experience in setup and operation of manual mills, lathes, and grinders preferred
  • CNC machinist experience preferred but not required

  Physical Requirements:

  • Able to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing-pulling, and reaching throughout the entire shift.
  • Manual dexterity or fine motor skills
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery

  Shift First

  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

  This position is currently accepting applications.