Sign upLog in

Mold Maker/Toolmaker

Panduit

Orland Park, Illinois

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Disassemblers, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Lathe, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Plastic Injection Molding, Polishing, Preventative Maintenance, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Support, Reliability Engineering, Technical Writing
LOCATION
Orland Park, Illinois
POSTED
1 day ago
At Panduit, we don't just offer a job - we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company's success. You'll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you're ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit!

We're looking for an experienced Mold Maker/Toolmaker who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced injection molding environment. In this hands-on role, you will build, repair, and maintain high-precision molds and tooling to the highest production standards. You'll lead preventive maintenance, changeovers, troubleshooting, and full mold tear-downs handling disassembly, cleaning, inspection, precision fitting, polishing, and reassembly with expert care. You'll ensure molds are production-ready, monitor tooling performance to minimize downtime, and drive continuous improvements that boost reliability and uptime.

What You Will Do
  • Lead preventive maintenance, changeovers, troubleshooting, and full mold repairs, including complete tear-down, inspection, and reassembly to production standards.
  • Execute precision fitting and polishing of replacement components to ensure flawless performance.
  • Remove and install mold components with accuracy, ensuring every tool is production ready.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mold reliability, uptime, and maintenance efficiency.
  • Monitor and support production tooling to maximize performance and minimize downtime.
What You Will Bring
  • Education: High school diploma or GED required.
  • Experience: 3+ years' experience with plastic injection mold repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
  • Skills: Ability to read technical documents and work instructions, strong communication skills, and experience with CAD.
  • Knowledge: Proficient with manual machining equipment (mills, lathes, surface grinders).
What We Can Offer You
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
  • Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
  • Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
  • Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
Compensation: The expected base pay range for this role is $30 - $40 an hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Making the connections that matter. Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. All roles, including remote positions, require an in-person interview as part of the hiring process.

Work ShiftDay (United States of America)

About the Company

P

Panduit

Resume Resources

Free Resume TemplatesFree Resume Builder