Tooling Maintenance Technician

Leviton Manufacturing • Bothell, WA

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About The Position

The Tooling Maintenance Technician maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots production molds to support optimal performance, product quality, and minimal downtime. The role supports manufacturing operations by keeping tooling in proper working condition and addressing issues promptly and effectively. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in mold maintenance or tool and die.
• Experience with injection molding, compression molding, or other tooling systems.
• Experience with machining, including CNC, milling, grinding, or EDM.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Proficiency with hand tools, grinders, and shop equipment.
• Attention to detail in work, documentation, and processes.
• Adaptability to new skills, tasks, technologies, processes, and project requirements.
• Interpersonal skills to build strong workplace relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with coworkers across departments.
• Problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including potential manual lifting or moving of weights up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training.
• Knowledge of hot runner systems such as Husky or Mold-Masters.
• Understanding of mold design and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molds and tooling.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and reassemble molds and related components.
• Diagnose wear, damage, misalignment, and mold defects.
• Repair or replace components, including cores, cavities, inserts, slides, ejector systems, and cooling lines.
• Polish and fit mold surfaces to required tolerances and finishes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mold-related production issues, such as flashing, sticking, and short shots.
• Maintain hot runner systems, venting, and cooling circuits.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and spare parts usage.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve tooling performance.
• Assist with mold installs, setups, and changeovers as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, with an HSA option, beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
• Dental coverage beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
• Vision coverage beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
• Prescription drug coverage beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
• 401(k) program with employer matching contributions; participation begins immediately upon hire, and the employer match begins after 1 year of service.
• Life insurance options.
• Disability insurance options.
• Accident insurance options.
• Critical illness insurance options.
• Up to 11 paid holidays.
• Up to 18 days of paid time off.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health Advocacy Program.
• Bereavement leave.
• Wellness incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED