Tooling Technician; Mold Maintenance, Tool & Die Maker in Huntington, WV

Tooling Technician (Mold Maintenance, Tool & Die Maker)

Huntington, WV

Date of Posting: 10-17-2025

Full‑time position. Hourly non‑exempt. Salary: excellent compensation with benefits, interview travel, overtime, some relocation assistance.

• Mold Maintenance, Tool & Die Maker
• Mold tear‑down, rebuild, repair (plastics - not metals)
• Machining practices
• Hydraulic build and repairs (hydraulic hoses, cylinders)
• Microsoft Office

The primary role for this Tooling Technician position is to perform equipment tear downs, diagnose, maintain, and facilitate the repair of injection molds and associated equipment. The technician will perform preventive maintenance and complete assigned tasks to ensure consistent quality and to minimize production downtime. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, physical endurance, attention to detail, and the ability to work well with others.

This position requires operation of forklift and overhead crane rigging.

• High school diploma
• 2 years in tool and die work or injection mold maintenance (plastics injection molding - not metals)
• Strong understanding of machining practices related to mold industry (plastics)
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Ability to maintain focus while multitasking projects
• Basic knowledge of mold metals and application and repair methods
• Hydraulic build and repairs (hydraulic hoses, cylinders)
• Basic Microsoft Office

• Responsible for following work instructions and company safety standards
• Receive and send reports daily (Microsoft Outlook)
• Troubleshoot problems by critical thinking and discussing with management
• Collaborate with engineering team to solve tooling issues
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble plastic injection molds
• Laser weld and bench mold components
• Diagnose and repair hot runner systems
• Inspect components utilizing precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometer, etc.)

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