Tool Maker / Mold Maker - Plastic Injection
About The Position
Join the Mold-Making Masters at VRC Engineered Solutions! Woodinville, WA or Coeur d'Alene, ID | Monday–Friday, 7AM–3:30PM (Flex time available) Are you a precision-obsessed problem-solver who thrives around lathes, grinders, and CNC machines? Are you highly skilled with electrode design and machining? If so, we’ve got the perfect spot for you on our tooling dream team! About Us At VRC Engineered Solutions, we don’t just mold rubber and plastic —we mold innovation. Serving industries from aerospace to medical, our custom components are found in some of the world’s most demanding environments. We're growing fast and are looking for an experienced Tooling Mold Maker to help us keep quality at the core of everything we do.
Requirements
- Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of plastic injection mold experience
- Proficiency with CAM systems, CNC mills, and EDM equipment
- Highly skilled with electrode design and machining.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Basic computer skills (data entry, documentation, systems use)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks (bending, crouching, standing, etc.)
- Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently or as part of a team
Responsibilities
- Build new molds and perform repairs on production molds
- Operate tool room equipment safely and efficiently, including CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and dimensional tolerances
- Analyze tool designs and recommend improvements to mold construction and functionality
- Prepare and verify injection molds for qualification in molding machines
- Utilize software to review and support 3D mold design during build and assembly
- Inspect and verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators, gage blocks)
- Troubleshoot molds and perform maintenance as needed
- Communicate tooling issues with the Tooling Manager and production teams
- Coordinate with the Tooling Manager to prioritize workload and assignments
- Complete and maintain required documentation for tooling and repairs
- Review specifications, blueprints, and shop data to resolve issues related to materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and cost
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- 11 paid holidays + 80 hours PTO
- Tuition assistance and career development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
