Tooling Repair Supervisor

US Farathane•Riverside, MO

1h•Onsite

About The Position

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Tooling Repair Supervisor. The Tooling Repair Supervisor is responsible for leading the tool room and tooling repair team supporting plastic injection molding operations in an automotive manufacturing environment. The role ensures molds, tooling, and related equipment are maintained in optimal condition to support production quality, uptime, and customer requirements. The Tooling Supervisor oversees preventive and corrective mold maintenance, tooling repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with automotive quality and safety standards. US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
5+ years of injection mold repair or toolmaking experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
2+ years of supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of plastic injection molds, hot runner systems, and mold components.
Experience with mold troubleshooting, dimensional control, and surface finish requirements.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mold drawings, and GD&T.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of general toolroom supplies – how to locate, purchase, and/or obtain.
Knowledge of all steel types, polishing techniques, and surface treatments.
Experience with cranes, forklifts, and mold handling equipment.
Familiarity with tooling tracking systems.
Knowledge of common Toolroom equipment, machinery, and operations.
Lean Manufacturing / TPM experience.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing and tool room environment.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and platforms to access injection molding machines, molds, and tooling areas.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform mold inspections, repairs, and adjustments.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, and mold handling equipment safely, including general tool room machinery.
Manual dexterity and fine motor skills required for precision tooling work, inspections, and repairs.
Ability to visually inspect molds, tooling components, and part surfaces for defects and wear.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mold drawings, work instructions, and computer screens.
Ability to hear and respond to machine alarms, overhead crane signals, and verbal communication in a noisy environment.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, gloves, hear protection as needed, and protective clothing.
Ability to work in environments with exposure to oils, lubricants, temperature variations, vibration, and industrial noise.
Ability to respond to emergency maintenance situations, including after-hours or off-shift call-ins.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or journeyman toolmaker certification preferred.
Prefer experience with automotive quality systems (IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP).

Responsibilities

Supervise daily activities of tooling repair technicians supporting injection molding operations.
Plan, schedule, and prioritize mold maintenance, repairs, and changeovers to support production schedules.
Ensure molds and tooling are maintained to meet quality, dimensional, and cycle time requirements.
Troubleshoot tooling issues include flash, short shots, dimensional variation, and cosmetic defects.
Coordinate mold tear-down, cleaning, polishing, and component replacement.
Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to address tooling-related downtime and defects.
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs for molds, hot runners, and tooling components.
Maintain accurate tooling maintenance records, repair histories, and spare parts inventories.
Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance.
Coordinate with external mold shops and vendors for complex repairs or modifications.
Support mold trials, start-ups, and process validation activities.
Enforce tooling standards, work instructions, and safety procedures within tool room.
Train, coach, and develop tooling repair technicians; support cross-training and skill development.
Assist with new mold launches, engineering changes, and costumer program requirements.
Enforce OSHA and company safety standards within the tool room and molding areas.
Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout, crane and hoist safety standards, and machine guarding requirements.
Support compliance with automotive quality systems (e.g., IATF 16949) and customer specific requirements.
Participate in safety audits (EASE), incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Other duties as assigned.