Excellent payUrgently hiring Use left and right arrow keys to navigate
Provided by the employer
Verified Pay check_circle $25 - $35 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Compare Pay

Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer
This job pays $7.59 per hour more than the average pay for similar jobs in your area.

$18.39

$22.41

$30.00


About this job

Job Description

Job Description
Mold Maker / Tooling Technician

Pay: $25 – $35/hr
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Manufacturing Environment

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mold Maker / Tooling Technician to support the maintenance, repair, and performance of injection molding tooling in a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in keeping production running efficiently by ensuring molds are properly maintained, repaired, and production-ready.

If you enjoy hands-on technical work, troubleshooting tooling issues, and collaborating with engineering and production teams, this is a great opportunity to bring your expertise to a stable manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of injection molds to support production operations
  • Work closely with engineering, production, and tooling teams to resolve mold and molding issues
  • Identify and implement solutions for complex mold problems within injection molding processes
  • Create and manage work orders for mold service and repairs while maintaining proper documentation
  • Verify molds are production-ready and communicate tooling conditions to engineering and production teams
  • Assist in coordinating tooling repairs and improvements
  • Train team members on equipment and processes within the tool repair department
  • Follow company policies including ISO standards, safety procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Perform other related duties as needed
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in mold making, mold repair, or injection mold processes strongly preferred
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and engineering-related software
Work Environment
This role is based in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment with moderate to high noise levels and requires hands-on work with tooling and equipment.

Why Join Us?
  • Competitive hourly pay ($25 – $35/hr)
  • Stable manufacturing environment
  • Opportunity to work with skilled engineering and production teams
  • Hands-on role where your tooling expertise directly impacts production success
All applications will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.


Nearby locations

Posting ID: 1257312861 Posted: 2026-06-20 Job Title: Tool Technician Mold