Experienced Toolroom Technician

PMC Smart Solutions LLC•Shelbyville, IN

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About The Position

Do you want to work in a hands-on role where your skills directly impact production and product quality? Are you looking to join a growing team in the medical and automotive industry that manufactures products that save lives? If yes, PMC SMART Solutions is the place for you! Who is PMC SMART Solutions? PMC, as a globally-recognized, award–winning contract manufacturer, provides life-saving medical devices and safety-enhancing automotive components to a broad base of international, market-leading OEMs and Tier One customers. PMC offers services from design for manufacturability and program management through injection molding, full assembly, packaging and sterilization management, focusing on precise-tolerance, intricate devices and components. For its medical customers, PMC functions under ISO 13485 certification, FDA registration and operates state-of-the-art, certified Class 8 (100,000) clean rooms. PMC is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise, offering a comprehensive range of services while supporting global OEMs’ supplier diversity goals. What would you look forward to in this role? Working in a safety-focused, team-oriented toolroom where precision, quality, and collaboration matter every day. Exposure to a diverse mix of mold repair, troubleshooting, machining, and new product launch support. The opportunity to directly impact production uptime, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Hands-on involvement with precision tooling, metrology, and advanced manufacturing methods in medical and automotive environments.

Requirements

Strong communication skills—written and verbal—to align expectations and share progress.
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
A positive, safety-first attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
Hands-on mechanical aptitude with excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
Experience with precision measurement tools and light machining operations.
Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting production and launches.
Ability to use CMMS and ERP systems for documentation and data tracking.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, PPE requirements, safe lifting and rigging practices, and established safety standards.
Perform pre-task risk assessments and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant toolroom environment using 5S principles.
Communicate work status, priorities, and outcomes with the Technical Manufacturing Manager.
Collaborate with fellow Toolroom Technicians to troubleshoot mold failures and develop effective repair solutions.
Participate in shift handoffs to ensure seamless continuity across shifts.
Support the development of team members through mentorship, training assistance, and knowledge sharing.
Interpret and modify 2D and 3D engineering prints, CAD models, and GD&T to assess tooling conditions.
Diagnose mold failures using scientific problem-solving methods (PDCA) and cross-functional collaboration.
Perform precision measurements using manual and optical metrology equipment.
Execute injection mold disassembly, repair, and assembly using proper sequencing and surface protection techniques.
Perform light machining operations including milling, turning, grinding, cutting, and basic CNC/EDM support.
Coordinate outsourced tooling repairs with external vendors, managing timelines, logistics, and technical communication.
Document work orders, tooling history, and trends using CMMS and ERP systems.
Manage tooling consumables and inventory through CMMS.
Conduct new mold inspections using standardized checklists.
Partner with Engineering to support tooling validation and system performance testing.
Perform light machining and tooling modifications to support successful mold startup and validation.