Toolmaker Class C

Plastic Products Co; Lindström (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Products Co in Lindstrom, MN is seeking an experienced Mold Repair Technician to install, repair, and maintain injection molds and fixtures. You will interpret complex drawings, perform insert changes, and ensure tooling reliability for production orders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mold repairs or a machine shop, with proficiency in manual tooling, precision measurement, and safe practices. This full-time role offers overtime as needed and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mold repairs or machine shop environment.
• Experience reading complex prints, sketches, samples, or other instructions.
• Experience running manual machine tools under limited supervision.
• Experience using precision measuring and gauging equipment.
• Experience using machinists' hand and power-driven tools.
• Willingness to perform other work to meet production demands.
• Adherence to safety and work rules.
• Independent and proactive with strong initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional overtime.
• Experience with hot runner manifolds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling to support production orders.
• Perform insert changeovers on multiple part tooling.
• Coordinate with departments on tooling needs and status.
• Perform grinding, milling, polishing, and fittings as required.
• Balance priorities across projects with a customer-focused approach.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Complex prints interpretation

Manual machine tools

Precision measuring equipment

Machinist hand tools

Initiative

Safety & compliance

Overtime readiness

Hot runner manifolds

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Machinist tools

Job description

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Full Time Lindstrom, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1501

Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Job Description

Responsibilities will include receiving and inspecting incoming molds, teardown of molds, insert changes, preventative maintenance, and repairs of injection molds and fixtures, and other duties as assigned. Candidate must be able to interpret and perform necessary work from complicated specifications and drawings. Position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in mold repairs and/or a machine shop environment.

Duties:

• Repair & Maintenance of a variety of dies, tools, jigs, and other fixtures as required.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair tooling for continued operations of production orders.
• Perform insert changeovers on multiple part tooling.
• Support and communicate with multiple company departments regarding any tooling needs and status of work.
• Perform grinding, milling operations, polishing, and fittings on projects as required.
• Participate in multiple projects and balance priorities, maintaining customer-focused priorities at all times.

Requirements:

• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience working from complex prints, sketches, samples, or other instructions
• Experience running manual machine tools under limited supervision
• Experience using precision measuring & gauging equipment
• Experience using machinists' hand and power-driven tools
• Willingness to perform other work as necessary to meet production demands
• Follow all safety and work rules and practices
• Independent and willing to take initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with occasional overtime
• Experience with hot runner manifolds

Job Type:

Full-time

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of tooling & molding capabilities: 5 years of previous experience