Tooling Technician — Injection Molding

Tooling Technician — Injection Molding

About the Role

We're hiring a Tooling Technician to maintain molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment in an injection molding manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in meeting quality and customer requirements by keeping equipment running reliably and efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Support the transfer and installation of new molds, resins, and machinery
• Clean, repair, and overhaul hot runner systems, molds, components, machines, and auxiliary equipment
• Prepare molds, bases, and inserts to meet changeover schedules
• Complete preventive maintenance protocols using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Start up, shut down, and operate injection molding machines
• Support the development of apprentices and technical specialists
• Provide verbal updates on work status, technical issues, and solutions during shift change meetings
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Provide absentee coverage for Process Specialists and Mold Technicians
• Maintain a safe, environmentally compliant work environment per company procedures and standards

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of relevant injection molding mold, machine, and auxiliary equipment repair experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting
• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a DOL-approved apprenticeship in plastics manufacturing technology or a tool and die program preferred
• 2-year degree in Manufacturing or Engineering-related field a plus
• Knowledge of mold repair, overhaul, modification, and preventive maintenance
• Knowledge of hot runner systems repair and setup
• Knowledge of plastics technology (screws, barrels, material delivery systems, temperature control units, grinders, dryers, separators)
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission systems
• Ability to read mold design drawings and specifications
• Technical skills in precision measuring, blueprint reading, and use of department tools/equipment (including English/Metric conversion)
• Basic computer skills

Special Requirements

• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends
• Minimal US and international travel required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.