Toolmaker Sr.

Panduit; Lockport (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical manufacturing seeks a Sr Toolmaker to oversee shop activities, ensuring quality and efficiency in mold tooling. The role requires extensive experience in tool room fabrication, project management, and collaboration with production teams. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health benefits

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Generous time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in tool room fabrication and assembly of complex molds.
• Skilled in CNC machine tools and current CAM practices.
• Ability to read procedures and interpret engineering graphics.

Responsibilities

• Clean, repair, assemble, and certify injection mold tooling.
• Support production by problem-solving and building tools.
• Ensure projects meet customer quality requirements.

Skills

CNC machine tools

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Mold Making Journeyman’s card

Tools

Unigraphics CAD/CAM

Injection molds

Grinders

Lathes

Job description

Join to apply for the Toolmaker Sr. role at Panduit

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment, and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit!

Take the next step in your career and join our team as a Sr Toolmaker!

You’ll take charge of all shop activities for assigned projects, overseeing everything from design for manufacturing and process planning to CAM programming, operations, assembly, and certification. You’ll ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery across multiple projects. You’ll also bring expertise in process planning, project management, and design skills in injection mold tooling.

What You Will Do

• Clean, repair, assemble, optimize, and certify hot and cold runner Injection Mold tooling. Work within tight tolerances of +/- .0002.
• Repair hot and cold runner molds by identifying and correcting problems. Analyze and troubleshoot molds, assess issues, and perform repairs.
• Disassemble and reassemble all types of progressive dies and die cast molds for routine maintenance or repairs.
• Provide support to production by problem-solving and building tools.
• Process planning and documentation.
• Ensure projects meet customer quality requirements.
• Deliver projects on schedule.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Bring

• 10+ years experience in tool room fabrication and assembly of complex molds, dies, and machine assemblies, with project management experience. Wire EDM experience preferred.
• Skilled in CNC machine tools, manual processes, and current CAM practices.
• Strong understanding of mold/die design and properties of tool steels. Practical experience with hot and cold runner molds.
• Experience with Unigraphics CAD/CAM design and drafting modules.
• Preferred: Mold Making Journeyman’s card or equivalent.
• Proficient with mills, grinders, lathes, hone, ultrasonic cleaner, polisher, and plastic injection molds.
• Skilled in using scales, calipers, micrometers, comparators, indicators, micro-height, and toolmaker’s microscope.
• Ability to read procedures, work instructions, and interpret engineering graphics.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineering, production, and toolroom teams.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and stand/walk for up to 8 hours daily.

This position is available for any shift, including days, evenings, and nights.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive pay & benefits including health, financial benefits, and more.
• Generous time off: vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day.
• Retirement & growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, development opportunities.
• Parental leave to support your family and future.

Compensation: The expected base pay range is $38 - $48/hour. Salaries depend on skills, experience, and market factors.

Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US; we do not sponsor visas.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing