Moldmaker​/Tooling Manager

Job Description

The Mold Maker role involves the construction, repair, and maintenance of injection molds, assembly machines, and fixtures crucial for product production. Manage small toolroom that supports the molding department, and builds new injection molds as time allows. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the efficiency and quality of manufacturing processes.

• Manage everyday toolroom operations, including ordering supplies and material.
• Construct, modify, and repair a diverse range of mold components, fixtures, and gauges with meticulous attention to detail and precision.
• Develop prototypes as needed, utilizing various references such as models and drawings.
• Uphold stringent quality control standards through adherence to design specifications and meticulous inspection processes.
• Utilize a variety of measuring tools and equipment, including gauges, calipers, and templates, as necessary.
• Provide accurate estimations for mold fabrication and repair timelines when required.
• Effectively communicate any issues or challenges to relevant team members.
• Offer guidance and direction to tool room associates.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Technical degree or certification in tooling and 5 or more years of injection mold fabrication experience (OR) an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting article drawings or models and translating them into simple injection mold designs.
• Capability to independently fabricate components based on detailed drawings or models.
• Ability to suggest design modifications to optimize the performance and longevity of injection molds.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software for design and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with computer systems, CNC, EDM, CAM (such as Mastercam), conventional machinery, and safety protocols.
• Physical capability to lift and transport objects weighing up to 60 lbs. regularly, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to sustain prolonged periods of standing or sitting, along with engaging in repetitive movements such as reaching, stretching, lifting, and twisting.

Southwest Quality Molding (SQM), headquartered in Manvel, Texas, is a custom injection molding firm that has been manufacturing quality thermoplastics since 1980. We engage in short and long molding runs for government and commercial applications for clients across the United States. Over the years, we have served the following industries:
Automotive, Agriculture, Building/Construction, Consumer Products, Electronic, Food, Government, Industrial, Oil Field, Packaging, and Sporting Goods.

Southwest Quality Molding is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we know that it is our people that truly separate us from the competition. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental and life insurance, 401K and paid vacation.

Relocation assistance possible for the right candidate. To learn more about us, visit us at