
Posted 6 days ago
Tool & Die Maker (ALL SHIFTS)
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Builds precision steel injection molds for medical devices and high-precision applications, operating CNC mills, EDM equipment, and other tool room machinery from engineering drawings and CAD files.
About this role
Mold Maker - 2nd, 3rd and Weekend Shifts
Ankeny, IA
Direct Hire | Full-Time
$25-$30/hour + 15% Shift Differential + Quarterly Profit Sharing
Build Precision Tooling That Makes a Difference:
Are you an experienced Mold Maker, Tool & Die Maker, Toolmaker, or Precision Machinist looking for an opportunity to work on highly advanced tooling projects?
Join a growing precision manufacturing organization where you'll build new injection molds used to produce critical components for medical devices and other high-precision applications. This is an opportunity to take ownership of mold builds from start to finish while working in a clean, climate-controlled tool room with industry-leading equipment and technology.
What You'll Do:
- Build new precision steel injection molds from engineering drawings and CAD files
- Machine mold components using CNC mills, EDM sinkers, EDM hole burners, lathes, grinders, and other tool room equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD models
- Inspect components using precision measuring equipment and microscopes
- Troubleshoot tooling issues during the mold build process
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule
- Support new tooling projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of mold making, tool & die, tooling, or precision machining experience preferred
- Experience building molds, tooling, or precision components
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD files
- Experience with CNC machining and EDM equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Commitment to producing high-quality work with tight tolerances
- Tool & Die education or apprenticeship experience is a plus
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive pay: $25-$30/hour
- 15% shift differential for 3rd shift
- Quarterly profit-sharing program
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 3 weeks PTO and 10 paid holidays
- Overtime available and paid at time-and-a-half
- Climate-controlled facility maintained year-round
- Strong culture of internal promotion and career growth
- Opportunities to advance into CNC Programming, Lead Machinist, Supervisory, and Tool Room Leadership positions.
Schedule:
- 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Apply Today:
If you have experience in mold making, tool & die, tooling, CNC machining, or precision manufacturing and are looking for a long-term career with excellent growth potential, we'd love to hear from you.
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