Lead Mold Maker

Lead Mold Maker

Location: Central Massachusetts

Compensation: $110,000 - $145,000

Overview

Our client, a growing manufacturer in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a Lead Mold Maker to join its tooling team. This is a highly hands-on role focused on injection mold construction, repair, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled mold-making professional who enjoys working directly in the tool room, solving complex tooling challenges, and helping expand internal mold-making capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a technical leader while remaining actively involved in daily tooling operations.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain injection molds
• Diagnose tooling issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Support mold maintenance programs and tooling reliability initiatives
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve production-related tooling challenges
• Participate in mold design reviews, DFM activities, and new tooling projects
• Support mold validation, qualification, and new product introduction efforts
• Help develop and improve internal tooling capabilities while reducing dependence on outside vendors
• Mentor and share technical knowledge with other members of the tooling team
• Contribute to initiatives focused on reducing downtime, improving OEE, extending mold life, and increasing overall tooling performance

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of hands-on mold making, tool & die, or injection molding tooling experience
• Strong experience building, repairing, and troubleshooting injection molds
• Proficiency with CNC machining, EDM, milling, grinding, and precision machining processes
• Strong understanding of mold construction, maintenance, and tooling systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and apply GD&T principles
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a fast-paced production setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Tool & Die, Mold Maker, Journeyman, or Apprenticeship certification
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, medical device, life sciences, or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or CMMS systems

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Highly hands-on role with significant technical ownership
• Opportunity to help expand in-house mold-making and repair capabilities
• Small, collaborative tooling team where your expertise will have a direct impact
• Growing organization with strong project demand and long-term growth plans
• Ability to lead through technical expertise rather than people management

If you're a skilled Mold Maker looking to take the next step in your career while staying close to the tools and technology, we'd like to hear from you.