Job Title: Toolmaker / Moldmaker – Injection Molds
Location: Bloomfield, CT (or add exact city if different)
Salary: $35–$40/hr
Hours: Full Time
Openings: 1
Duration: Permanent opportunity
Position Summary and Special Duties
As a Toolmaker / Moldmaker, you will play a critical role in building, repairing, and maintaining complex plastic injection molds. This hands-on position requires strong mechanical aptitude, precision machining experience, and a deep understanding of mold components and tooling processes.
Your day-to-day duties will include, but may not be limited to:
Disassemble, debug, repair, and reassemble plastic injection molds using industry best practices
Troubleshoot issues with mold performance, mechanisms, tooling fit, and part quality
Operate manual tool room machinery including surface grinders and Bridgeport milling machines
Inspect mold components using dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, gauge blocks, and shadowgraphs
Perform surface grinding, fitting, polishing, and bench work to exacting tolerances
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and detailed work orders
Work to extremely tight tolerances (±0.0002") and understand tolerance stacking principles
Maintain organized, clean work area and ensure safe operation of all tools and equipment
Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure molds are built and repaired to exact specifications
Provide input on tooling improvements, preventative maintenance, and mold performance enhancements
Knowledge or exposure to CNC Milling and EDM is a plus
Job Specifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Moldmaking or Toolmaking (injection molding environment strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of mold components, mold construction, and injection molding processes
Ability to operate manual tool room machines (surface grinder, Bridgeport, etc.)
High proficiency with manual inspection tools and precision measurement
Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to diagnose and correct mold issues
Ability to read complex blueprints and engineering drawings
Knowledge of CNC milling or EDM processes is beneficial
Must be able to work independently with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail
Opportunity
This is a high-impact role for a skilled Toolmaker seeking long-term stability with a reputable manufacturing organization. You will work on precision molds, contribute directly to high-quality production outcomes, and be a key part of a growing tooling department.
Company Overview
Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group focuses on matching high-quality candidates with top clients while fostering an environment where success is shared by all. In 2023, the company was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its service offerings to include technology and professional services across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations, and any references.
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