Tooling Technician (Mold Maker)
Job Description
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Manufacturing Environment
- Perform repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of injection molds to support production operations
- Work closely with engineering, production, and tooling teams to resolve mold and molding issues
- Identify and implement solutions for complex mold problems within injection molding processes
- Create and manage work orders for mold service and repairs while maintaining proper documentation
- Verify molds are production-ready and communicate tooling conditions to engineering and production teams
- Assist in coordinating tooling repairs and improvements
- Train team members on equipment and processes within the tool repair department
- Follow company policies including ISO standards, safety procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform other related duties as needed
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in mold making, mold repair, or injection mold processes strongly preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and engineering-related software
- Competitive hourly pay ($25 – $35/hr)
- Stable manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to work with skilled engineering and production teams
- Hands-on role where your tooling expertise directly impacts production success
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Team Lead and Principal Recruiter
Ric is a Team Lead and Principal Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than a decade of technical recruiting experience, including over eight years with Sterling. In his role, he leads recruiting efforts while also working hands-on with clients and candidates throughout the full hiring process.
From sourcing hard-to-find technical talent to navigating offer negotiations, Ric focuses on creating strong, lasting matches that benefit both the individual and the organization. His approach is built on understanding technical environments, listening closely to hiring needs and career goals, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities.
Ric enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact it can have on someone’s career. Whether helping a candidate pursue a growth opportunity, improve work-life balance, or step into a leadership role, he is driven by the opportunity to support people through important career decisions. At the same time, he takes pride in helping companies build high-performing teams that move their business forward.