MoldMaker

Mold Maker – Plastics Manufacturing
Location: Thomaston Connecticut
Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Benefits
43.00-46.00 per hour
1st shift- 6am – 2pm or 7am-3pm

A growing global manufacturer serving leading brands in consumer products, healthcare, and personal care is seeking an experienced Toolmaker / Mold Maker to join its production team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the plastic injection molds and tooling that support high-volume manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled trades professional looking to work in a stable, technologically advanced manufacturing environment with opportunities to further develop their craft.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plastic injection molds used in production.

• Diagnose and resolve tooling issues affecting assembly equipment and molds.

• Set up and operate tool room equipment including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.

• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to modify or fabricate tooling.

• Perform precision work on tight-tolerance components and miniature parts.

• Create tooling features such as angles, radii, and complex geometries.

• Support ongoing production needs and unscheduled tooling activities.

• Mentor apprentices or junior technicians when needed.

• Ensure tooling meets quality standards and production requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Journeyperson Toolmaker certification strongly preferred.

• 3–5+ years of experience in a plastics or injection molding manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Experience working with injection mold tooling and maintenance.

• Strong mathematical and measurement skills.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of plastic resins such as polypropylene and polyethylene.

• Familiarity with injection molding processes and tooling repair.

• Experience working with precision measurement tools and tight tolerances.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment using required PPE.

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and perform physical tasks associated with tool maintenance.

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k) plan

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Overtime opportunities

• Shift differentials for off-shifts

• Stable global organization with strong growth

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