Toolmaker

Cumberland Plastic Solutions is a world-class custom injection molder founded in 2006 and located in Opelika, AL. The company is a leader in value-added plastic injection molding, automated assembly, and testing, supported by full in-house tooling capabilities. Cumberland partners with customers from initial product design and development through material selection, tooling design, series production, packaging, and final delivery. The organization specializes in new development full contract manufacturing projects and in-sourcing existing products to support overflow manufacturing.

Cumberland also focuses on resolving quality, supplier performance, and delivery challenges for its customers.

This is a full-time, on-site Toolmaker role based at Cumberland Plastic Solutions in Opelika, AL. The Toolmaker will build, repair, and maintain injection molds, fixtures, and tooling components to support efficient production operations. Day-to-day tasks include reading and interpreting engineering drawings, setting up and operating manual and CNC machines, performing precision machining, and ensuring tooling meets dimensional and quality specifications. The role involves troubleshooting tooling issues on the production floor, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to improve mold performance and manufacturability.

The Toolmaker will also document tooling changes, maintain accurate records, and follow safety and quality procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong precision machining skills, including operation of mills, lathes, grinders, and other shop equipment.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications, with solid understanding of GD&T and tolerances.
• Experience in injection mold building, repair, and maintenance, including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of tooling issues.
• Knowledge of tooling materials, heat treatment, and basic metallurgy relevant to mold construction and longevity.
• Familiarity with CNC programming and operation, and use of measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Commitment to safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Prior experience as a Toolmaker, Mold Maker, or in a related trade; completion of an apprenticeship or technical program in machining, toolmaking, or a related field is preferred.