Compensation: We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is
$42-$48 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Work Schedule: 1st Shift (07:00am-3:30pm)
Instrumental role within a growing Injection Molding Toolroom located in Fremont, CA.
Benefits: - Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire!
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous paid time off benefits and 11 paid Holidays
- 104 Hours of PTO
- Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid lunch time
- Company-paid life insurance
- Access to individualized financial planning meetings
- Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
- Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
- Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
- Discounted family caregiving support
- On-site Training Programs
- Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation
- New Hire On-boarding Training Plans
- Climate control during summer months.
- Clean & comfortable setting
About the role:As a Toolmaker, you will work on new tool builds, repairs, modifications, and spare components, utilizing cutting-edge micro tooling technologies and machining techniques to deliver high-performance, tight-tolerance tooling solutions. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in micro molding, complex medical device tooling, and lights-out manufacturing, while working alongside a highly skilled team focused on innovation, precision, and continuous improvement. Ideal for experienced toolmakers who thrive on solving complex technical challenges and producing world-class tooling with exceptional quality and efficiency.
Job Rsponsibilities:- Build, repair, modify, and maintain Class 101-105 molds, including modular, multi-cavity, and hot runner tooling.
- Operate Makino EDAF3 Sinker EDM equipment to manufacture precision mold components.
- Design and manufacture electrodes for EDM operations.
- Perform Wire EDM (GF) machining to precise specifications.
- Execute new tool builds while consistently achieving tolerances up to .0002".
- Apply expertise in hardened tooling, hot runner systems, and multi-cavity mold construction.
- Review tool designs and provide feedback to improve manufacturability and performance.
- Program, set up, and operate 3-axis CNC milling equipment.
- Track and communicate workload progress to support project timelines.
- Utilize and maintain personal tooling required for precision moldmaking.
- Represent the company with a high level of professionalism, precision, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate ownership, diligence, and integrity in delivering high-quality work.
- Contribute to team success by prioritizing collective results and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with Toolmakers and cross-functional teams to deliver tooling solutions.
- Mentor, train, and support apprentices and team members to build technical capability.
- Maintain accurate design control records and organized digital documentation.
- Communicate project status, technical issues, and improvement opportunities effectively.
- Ensure compliance with ISO, QMS, and applicable quality standards.
- Follow established safety procedures and best practices.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Care for company equipment and tooling assets to maximize reliability and performance.
- Work extended hours as needed to meet project and customer requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Job Requirements: Education- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Journeyman Toolmaker certification or equivalent experience.
Experience- 8+ years of moldmaking experience, including Class 101-105 tooling, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of Sinker EDM experience, including electrode design.
- 3+ years of Wire EDM (WEDM) experience.
- Experience with CNC programming, setup, and operation.
Knowledge & Skills- Strong knowledge of mold tolerancing, print reading, and precision inspection methods.
- Strong troubleshooting, mechanical aptitude, and project management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal)
Physical Requirements- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to use precision measurement tools and work safely around machining equipment.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with micro molding or micro tooling.
- Experience with hot runner, multi-cavity, and hardened tooling.
- Experience with reverse engineering and mold troubleshooting.
- Experience with molds in the 20-200 ton press range.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
About the site: Our Fremont micro-molding facility specializes in high-precision injection molding within a clean room environment, supporting complex, small-scale medical components.
