Tool​/Die Maker- 2nd shift

Tool/Die Maker - 2nd Shift (ICU Medical)

Location:

Southington, CT. This role is 100% onsite at our Southington, CT facility. Monday‑Friday 2:45 PM–11:15 PM.

The Tool Room Technician performs routine maintenance on plastic injection molds both in the press and on the bench under the direct supervision of a Lead Tech / Sr. Mold Technician. This consists of disassembling, cleaning, organizing, and reassembling complex tooling.

• Perform routine maintenance on plastic injection molds in the press and on the bench
• Disassemble, visually inspecting, cleaning, organizing, and reassembling high‑cavitation tooling
• Ensure all equipment is working properly
• Maintain shop awareness and cleanliness
• Participate in activities to ensure departmental compliance with all Federal, State, Local and Company regulatory requirements, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, EEOC and Company policies relative to the manufacture of product, batch control requirements, documentation requirements, housekeeping, preventative maintenance, calibration, associate training and safety (equipment, associate and material)
• Work on special projects as they arise as directed
• Actively demonstrate support through interactions with solid communication skills, attitude, dedication, commitment, respect, pride and trust
• Follow leadership by taking initiative and ownership of tasks and projects
• Perform these and other duties as necessary or required, the inclusion of which will not alter the basic scope of the position
• Basic troubleshooting of mechanical assemblies
• Introduction to shop paperwork and documentation using correct terminology (FA, tool work order)
• Introduction to understanding torque settings
• Introduction to measurement techniques (micrometer, calipers, height gauges)
• Introduction to understanding between using Standard vs Metric
• Introduction to mold cleaning
• Introduction to stoning/polishing basic components
• Introduction to mechanics and terminology of a mold and their functions

• Having a mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge and understanding of basic shop tools and hand tools
• Basic shop math
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting mechanical assemblies
• Basic knowledge to read/understand 2D prints (part/tool) is desired, but not required
• Basic machining skills (grinder, lathe, mill) is desired, but not required

• High School Diploma required
• Previous injection molding or tooling experience desired but not required

• Must be 18 years of age

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to communicate both verbally and written
• Job routine uses standard office equipment
• Work may be performed in a clean‑room environment
• Work may require sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Job duties may require working inside / outside injection molding machines and working on ladders
• Required to be able to lift, and or move up to 50 lbs
• Work schedule could change anytime per business needs

ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real‑world challenges. With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically‑essential IV therapy and high‑value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at  We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Medical Equipment Manufacturing