Senior Toolmaker

Sr. Toolmaker Conroe, TX Direct Hire Pay: $50-$55/HR Shift: 1:00pm-9:00pm Job Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Toolmaker with strong experience in plastic injection mold building, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. This position will also play a key role in training team members on equipment use and best practices, with a specific focus on EDM, machining, or grinding processes. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on knowledge working with complex tooling, particularly 2-shot tools, hot runners, and manifolds, and will be confident working on large equipment with tight tolerances. Key Responsibilities: Build, assemble, and maintain injection molds, components, jigs, and fixtures. Train qualified employees on safe and proper use of: EDM machines (Sinker, Wire, Hole Popper) CNC and manual machining centers (Hard Mill, Bridgeport mills) Manual grinding equipment Read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings; determine appropriate machine operations and finishing specs. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to mold performance and part quality. Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and tight dimensional standards. Set up, inspect, and qualify molds for production use. Use proper shop equipment and precision measurement tools to ensure quality and accuracy. Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to address tooling issues or continuous improvement efforts. Ensure compliance with safety standards and safe machining practices at all times. Preferred Experience and Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in injection mold making, toolmaking , or a related machining trade. Strong working knowledge of hot runner systems, manifolds, and 2-shot injection molding tools (experience with 2-shot tooling is highly desired). Proficient in working on large tooling with small tolerance allowances. CNC machining experience is strongly preferred. Hands-on experience with TPC and Polycarbonate materials is a plus. Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve mold/tooling issues independently. Comfortable mentoring and training less experienced technicians.

Created: 2025-08-15