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Toolmaker - 2nd shift

Pay Rate - $34/hr+ (plus shift differential)

Job Description

The toolmaker is responsible for repairing and maintaining complex multi-cavity molds equipped with various hot runner systems. This role involves analyzing mold conditions for preventative maintenance activities, utilizing check sheets, QA reports, pull shots, and visual inspections. Additionally, the toolmaker operates machine tools to fabricate and repair mold components, fixtures, and gauges.

Responsibilities

+ Understand the assembly, disassembly, and function of injection molds.

+ Experience with various hot runner types and manufacturers.

+ Analyze problems with molded parts and determine methods for repair.

+ Identify, replace, or repair defective mold parts.

+ Fit cores, cavities, ejector pins, and moving parts within 0.0005 clearance.

+ Read and understand complex part and assembly prints.

+ Assign tasks to apprentices and utility workers and oversee their work.

+ Clean plates, cavities/cores, and moving parts of molds using Ultrasonic cleaner and solvents.

+ Create layout sheets, mold repair tags, and log all repairs in the shop log.

+ Manufacture new parts for molds according to prints and grind stock prior to heat-treating.

+ Finish parts to print dimensions.

+ Heat treat parts according to print specifications.

+ Fabricate holding fixtures and gauges for grinding and machining for other departments.

+ Calculate stack-up dimensions of parts.

+ Plug and bore gauge hole diameters.

+ Calculate trigonometric angles for grinding and machining.

+ Indicate parts on shop equipment.

+ Set up and operate machine tools such as manual lathe, milling machine, and grinders, and verify machined parts conform to specifications.

+ Lift and position machined parts, securing them on surface plates or worktables.

+ Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.

+ Connect wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components.

+ Adhere to all work rules and policies.

Essential Skills

+ Mold tooling expertise

+ Tool and die knowledge

+ Hot runner systems proficiency

+ Toolmaking skills

+ Blueprint reading

+ Die repair experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Four-year apprenticeship or equivalent

+ Four years or more experience in construction, alteration, or repair of complicated tools, molds, and gauges

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values precision and expertise, offering a collaborative work environment where innovation and skill development are encouraged.

Work Environment

This position operates on a 2nd shift schedule from 3pm to 11pm, Monday through Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grandview, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $79040.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

they offer health, vision and dental benefits

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grandview, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grandview,MO.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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