Injection Mold Tooling Specialist

ConMet Plastics • Canton, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At ConMet’s Canton, NC facility, our night-shift Tooling team keeps large plastic injection molds running so Class 8 heavy trucks keep moving. Picture your shift: you review job specs, prep machines, and dive into precision work that keeps our production humming. A Day in the Life Start by reading job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material needs. Open CAD, produce parts for mold and fixture maintenance, and, when CAD isn’t available, skillfully duplicate the required parts. Dial in machines and fixtures using scales, rules, calipers, micrometers, and thread or plug gauges. Track the molding schedule to plan and execute tooling readiness, including insert changes. Troubleshoot injection molds and sustain production for each mold in the production area. Observe molds in operation to spot tooling issues or machine malfunctions early. Measure mold and part dimensions to verify accuracy of machine operation. Inspect all incoming molds to confirm they’re in solid operating condition. Perform daily inspections of cranes and related equipment. Carry out preventative maintenance on tools and molds to reduce downtime. What You Bring High school diploma/GED required . Minimum one-year certificate from a college or technical school and three years of experience in a machine shop environment required . Note: candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. Ability to operate a surface grinder with spin fixture within tight tolerances required . Ability to use an overhead crane and a forklift. Ability to follow instructions, read a micrometer, and understand CAD drawings. Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, plus life and disability protection. Paid vacation accrual and holidays. Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). Company 401(k) match. Wellness reimbursement. Why ConMet Since 1964, we’ve delivered transformative solutions for the commercial vehicle industry, with components installed as OEM first-fit on virtually all heavy-duty trucks in North America. We’re a people-first, collaborative organization serving OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket—committed to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint across the industry. ConMet is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Minimum one-year certificate from a college or technical school and three years of experience in a machine shop environment required
• Note: candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Ability to operate a surface grinder with spin fixture within tight tolerances required
• Ability to use an overhead crane and a forklift.
• Ability to follow instructions, read a micrometer, and understand CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material needs.
• Open CAD, produce parts for mold and fixture maintenance, and, when CAD isn’t available, skillfully duplicate the required parts.
• Dial in machines and fixtures using scales, rules, calipers, micrometers, and thread or plug gauges.
• Track the molding schedule to plan and execute tooling readiness, including insert changes.
• Troubleshoot injection molds and sustain production for each mold in the production area.
• Observe molds in operation to spot tooling issues or machine malfunctions early.
• Measure mold and part dimensions to verify accuracy of machine operation.
• Inspect all incoming molds to confirm they’re in solid operating condition.
• Perform daily inspections of cranes and related equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on tools and molds to reduce downtime.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, plus life and disability protection.
• Paid vacation accrual and holidays.
• Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Company 401(k) match.
• Wellness reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees