Tooling Maintenance Technician – Mechanical / Mold & Die

Plastic Ingenuity • Mazomanie, WI

3d • $21 - $28

About The Position

Plastic Ingenuity is seeking a mechanically inclined Tooling Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and rebuild molds, dies, and tooling used in its manufacturing operation. Candidates do not need a traditional Tool & Die background; relevant hands-on mechanical experience and a willingness to learn are also valued. The role offers varied practical work, collaboration with experienced manufacturing and technical professionals, and opportunities to develop advanced technical skills and build a long-term career.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfort using hand and power tools.
• Ability to disassemble and correctly reassemble mechanical assemblies.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow maintenance procedures and document completed work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift tooling components up to approximately 50 lbs.; heavier components are handled with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, and reaching, and to do hands-on mechanical work.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial or mechanical maintenance, automotive or diesel repair, farm or agricultural equipment, machine repair or building, mold maintenance, Tool & Die, CNC or manual machining, welding or fabrication, mechanical assembly, or other hands-on mechanical work.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings.
• Tooling, mold, die, machining, or industrial maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and rebuild molds, dies, and other production tooling.
• Troubleshoot wear, damage, and mechanical issues.
• Replace components such as bushings, guide pins, springs, fasteners, O-rings, and wear plates.
• Assist with mold and tooling changeovers, setup, and alignment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on molds, dies, and tooling.
• Maintain and rebuild bladder assemblies.
• Inspect and maintain die sets to support consistent cutting performance.
• Support troubleshooting during production startups and changeovers.
• Document repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
• Keep the tooling maintenance area clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate tooling concerns and recommended repairs to Engineering and leadership.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO beginning Day 1
• Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career opportunities
• Opportunity to learn and grow into more advanced technical work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed