Blue Signal Search ยท 1 week ago
Plastics Toolroom Engineer
Freeport, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expBlue Signal Search is an executive search firm specializing in various industries. They are seeking a hands-on Plastics Toolroom Engineer to maintain, repair, and enhance injection mold tooling within a manufacturing facility, ensuring operational efficiency and quality output while mentoring an assistant-level technician.
RecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Rashell Zuercher
Responsibilities
Lead preventive and corrective maintenance of injection mold tooling, ensuring optimal performance and uptime
Diagnose, disassemble, inspect, and repair molds, including insert, core, and cavity changes
Operate standard toolroom machinery such as mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses for part and fixture fabrication
Read and interpret technical blueprints and drawings to fabricate components and gauge parts to spec
Troubleshoot tool-related issues arising on the production floor, collaborating closely with engineering and operations
Polish molds and ensure proper venting, thermocouple replacement, and seal integrity
Maintain inventory of toolroom supplies and equipment, tracking and replenishing as needed
Prioritize maintenance and project work based on production and engineering demands
Document and log tooling history and repair actions
Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-conscious work environment
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining injection molding tools. Will consider blow molding, extrusion, and other plastics processes
Strong proficiency in toolroom equipment operation (e.g., Bridgeport mills, surface grinders, drill presses)
Familiarity with various tooling systems including hot runners, hydraulic core pulls, 3-plate, and 2-shot molds
Ability to read technical drawings and manufacture or repair gauges, fixtures, and mold components
Working knowledge of mold polishing techniques and mold PM best practices
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Background with automation fixture builds or support
Experience in blow molding or extrusion tooling (trainable crossover skills)
Understanding of mold life extension strategies and predictive maintenance
CNC or EDM experience is a plus
Company
Blue Signal Search
Blue Signal is a nationwide recruiting, executive search, and staffing firm built on a foundation of helping others, doing the right thing, and being excellent.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Walsh
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Joe Horvath
Chief Financial Officer
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