Lead Mold Maker

Molded Dimensions Group specializes in manufacturing highly engineered injection-molded plastic products, serving core markets such as medical, transportation, and electronic industry.

Molded Dimensions Group is seeking an experienced Lead Tool Maker/Supervisor to join our team in Fife, Washington. The injection molding Lead Tool Maker/Supervisor is responsible for repairing, maintaining, modifying and inspecting injection molds. This role will ensure optimal tooling performance, minimize downtime, and maximize productivity. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in injection molding, an expert in tooling repair, a keen eye for detail, great communication skills and excellent leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering team to develop tooling specifications and drawings as required
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of tooling technicians/mold makers (goal setting)
• Manage procurement process for tooling related activity (repairs, maintenance, ECOs, etc)
• Maintain a robust preventative maintenance program to optimize tooling lifespan and performance
• Oversee the repair and refurbishment of tooling components
• Manage inventory of spare parts and tooling components
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance tooling efficiency
• Conduct root cause analysis of tooling-related issues and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot molding problems and initiate tooling
• repairs/improvements as needed
• Complete hands-on work as required (CNC, EDM, manual tools, etc)
• Confer with equipment vendors as required
• Oversee the training and development of new and existing employees
• Enforce all company policies, work rules, safety procedures, etcSkills:
• Maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Self-starter
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to work independently
• Always team focused
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities to support the team
• Good organizational, time management, & computer skills

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• 5 years of experience in injection molding tooling with a minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, materials, and tooling design principles
• Complete knowledge of tool making from design to fabrication, procurement, fitting, troubleshooting and approval
• Operation and maintenance knowledge of machining equipment used in tool making (CNC, EDM, surface grinding, lathe, manual mill, etc)
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MasterCam, etc.)
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 QMS
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• IQMS experience is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Plastics injection molding: 3 years (Required)
• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fife, WA 98424 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $50