Tool & Die Maintenance Technician
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled General Machinist to join our manufacturing and maintenance team specializing in tooling repair and maintenance for dies, sizers, and injection molding tooling. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating manual machine shop equipment including milling machines, lathes, saws and surface grinders, along with strong mechanical aptitude related to injection molding tooling assembly, changeovers, and preventative maintenance activities. This position requires a detail-oriented individual capable of troubleshooting, repairing, fabricating, and maintaining precision tooling to support production operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3–5 years of machinist experience in a tooling or manufacturing environment
- Proficient operation of manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders
- Experience repairing dies, molds, sizers, or precision tooling
- Knowledge of injection molding tooling and mold construction
- Experience with tooling assembly, changeovers, and preventative maintenance
- Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a small-shop environment
Nice To Haves
- Welding or fabrication experience preferred
- Familiarity with hot runner systems and mold cooling systems
- Forklift or overhead crane experience
Responsibilities
- Repair, maintain, and modify dies, sizers, molds, and related tooling components
- Operate manual machining equipment including: Milling machines, Engine lathes, Surface grinders, Horizontal and vertical bandsaws
- Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other inspection tools
- Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble injection molding tooling
- Support tooling changeovers and setup activities for production operations
- Conduct preventative maintenance on molds, dies, and tooling systems
- Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend corrective actions
- Fabricate replacement components and tooling parts as required
- Read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and technical specifications
- Maintain clean and organized work areas while following safety procedures
- Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
