Tooling/Mold Maker

Company: Cannonball Recruiting LLC
Location: Reading
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Tooling/Mold Maker Pay: $40/hr-$50/hr.(varies on experience level) Location: Reading, PA Shift: Mon-Fri (6:30am to 3pm) Description: Cannonball Recruiting is seeking a Tooling Specialist for a injection molding manufacturing facility located in Reading, PA. The position will be tooling repairs to existing and new tooling using surface grinding, milling, CNC and EDM equipment as necessary. This position will also clean and perform preventive maintenance. Requirements: Diploma from High School and/or from Vocational, or 2 year degree from a technical college. 2-4 years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education/experience Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence Mathematical skills: ability to calculate figures and amounts. Experienced in geometry and tribometry Ability to use precision measuring equipment Job Duties: Knows injection molding process and tooling, including mold disassembly, assembly, insert configurations, and manifold Assists with injection molding setup, and processing of machines as needed Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as milling machines, CNC milling centers, lathes, radial drill press, surface grinders, and band saws Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-balance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly. Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly Polish surface tooling to required SPI and drawing specifications Assist in mold cleaning and troubleshooting of molding issues. Develop repair plan and suggest tooling replacement Operate forklift, cranes, sling, hoists, and other equipment as needed Complete forms, disposition changes, label chemicals, and complete any other necessary paperwork Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems Work in other work centers as production needs require. Perform all work procedures in accordance with safety standards Perform all work procedures according to established Quality Management & Environmental Management Systems Benefits: Robust benefits package including health benefits and 401k with employer match All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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