Toolmaker

Job Title: Toolmaker - Eyelet

Location: Litchfield County, CT
Pay: $35-$40/hour + Benefits
Schedule: Full-Time - Day Shift

Overview
A specialty manufacturing company in the Litchfield County, Connecticut area is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to support plastic injection molding operations. This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing injection molds used to produce high-volume dispensing products. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically skilled, and motivated to grow within a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues related to assembly equipment and injection molds
Set up and operate tool room equipment including lathes, milling machines, and grinders
Maintain and repair plastic injection molds used in production
Read blueprints and use precision measuring devices to build or modify tooling
Manufacture high-quality, tight-tolerance components including angles and radii
Work with complex miniature components requiring strong visual attention to detail

Mentor apprentices and assistants within the department
Support day-to-day unscheduled production or tooling needs
Maintain adherence to quality standards and production requirements
Perform additional duties as assigned




Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Journeyperson Toolmaker certification/card
3-5 years of experience in a plastics manufacturing environment
Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment using required PPE

Preferences
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
Knowledge of injection molding processes and tooling systems
Familiarity with common molding resins (polypropylene, polyethylene, etc.)
Experience working with tight tolerance tooling and miniature components
Interest in expanding technical skills and knowledge

Apply Today!
If you are an experienced Toolmaker looking to join a stable manufacturing team with opportunities to grow your skills, apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

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