Experienced Tooling Machinist -2nd or 3rd Shift
About The Position
Plastic Ingenuity is seeking an Experienced Tooling Machinist to support advanced tooling and mold-building operations. This role is ideal for a skilled machinist who enjoys precision work, problem-solving, and contributing expertise in a collaborative manufacturing environment. The company is a stable, well-established manufacturer known for delivering innovative, high-quality packaging solutions since 1972, with a collaborative culture that values craftsmanship and input. They offer competitive compensation, a clean, modern, climate-controlled shop, and highly customized, low volume, high-variety jobs where employees are involved in projects from start to finish, providing long-term stability with a growing manufacturer.
Requirements
- Strong background in machining, tool & die, mold making, or die making
- Experience operating surface grinders and CNC equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tooling drawings
- Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
Nice To Haves
- Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Independently operate a surface grinder to sharpen steel punches and dies
- Perform machining, drilling, CNC operations, and programming with minimal supervision
- Build, modify, and complete molds using drills, mills, saws, lathes, and CNC equipment
- Troubleshoot tooling and machining issues and recommend solutions
- Collaborate with engineering, tooling, and production teams to support manufacturing needs
- Maintain machines, tools, and work areas following 5S and safety standards
- Model good manufacturing practices and mentor less experienced team members
Benefits
- Low-cost medical insurance
- Dental insurance - company pays 100% of the premium for single coverage
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
- PTO begins accruing on Day 1 (80 hours in the first year; increases with tenure)
- 72 hours of paid holidays annually
- Night-shift PTO bonus (where applicable)
- 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility
- Employer match after one year
- Historical annual profit-sharing contributions
- $400.00 Annual safety shoe reimbursement
- Company-provided prescription safety glasses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
