Tooling Technician — Injection Molding

Surge Staffing•Carey, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring a Tooling Technician to maintain molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment in an injection molding manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in meeting quality and customer requirements by keeping equipment running reliably and efficiently.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of relevant injection molding mold, machine, and auxiliary equipment repair experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting
High school diploma or GED required
Knowledge of mold repair, overhaul, modification, and preventive maintenance
Knowledge of hot runner systems repair and setup
Knowledge of plastics technology (screws, barrels, material delivery systems, temperature control units, grinders, dryers, separators)
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission systems
Ability to read mold design drawings and specifications
Technical skills in precision measuring, blueprint reading, and use of department tools/equipment (including English/Metric conversion)
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of a DOL-approved apprenticeship in plastics manufacturing technology or a tool and die program preferred
2-year degree in Manufacturing or Engineering-related field a plus

Responsibilities

Support the transfer and installation of new molds, resins, and machinery
Clean, repair, and overhaul hot runner systems, molds, components, machines, and auxiliary equipment
Prepare molds, bases, and inserts to meet changeover schedules
Complete preventive maintenance protocols using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Start up, shut down, and operate injection molding machines
Support the development of apprentices and technical specialists
Provide verbal updates on work status, technical issues, and solutions during shift change meetings
Participate in special projects as needed
Provide absentee coverage for Process Specialists and Mold Technicians
Maintain a safe, environmentally compliant work environment per company procedures and standards