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medplast

Tooling Supervisor

Chicopee, MA

$8.0K - $115K/yr

This role provides technical leadership to tool room personnel while ensuring tooling reliability, quality, safety, and on-time support of production operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on ...

Viant

Tooling Supervisor

Chicopee, MA · On-site

$8.0K - $115K/yr

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medplast

Tooling Supervisor

Chicopee, MA

$8.0K - $115K/yr

This role provides technical leadership to tool room personnel while ensuring tooling reliability, quality, safety, and on-time support of production operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on ...

Sharon Tube Company

Tooling Manager

Rochelle, IL · On-site

$126K - $160K/yr

The Tooling Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the tooling department to support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role oversees tooling availability ...

Kenda Tires

Tooling Engineer

Cartersville, GA · On-site

The Tooling Engineer leads the design and development of precision tooling for the production of steel parts. This role requires a technical expert who will bridge the gap between digital design and ...

Zekelman Industries

Tooling Manager

Rochelle, IL · On-site

$126K - $160K/yr

About the Role The Tooling Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the tooling department to support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role oversees tooling ...

Wieland

Tooling Engineer

Pine Hall, NC · On-site

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution ... The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the development, optimization, and lifecycle ...

medplast

Tooling Supervisor

Chicopee, MA · On-site

$8.0K - $115K/yr

This role provides technical leadership to tool room personnel while ensuring tooling reliability, quality, safety, and on-time support of production operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on ...

G&W Electric

Mgr, Tooling

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

Work on cost reduction initiatives through Advanced Tooling and projects such as leading and/or actively participating in COQ(Quality) problem solving projects with Epox Processes. * Responsible for ...

Wieland

Tooling Engineer

Pine Hall, NC · On-site

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution ... The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the development, optimization, and lifecycle ...

PDS Tech Commercial

Tooling Engineer

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$71.74/hr

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading name in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire a Tooling Engineer in Palmdale, California . This is a unique opportunity to apply your ...

HGC Industries

Tooling Manager

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, delivering results that ... The Tooling Manager is responsible for leading the development, optimization, maintenance, and ...

G&W Electric Co

Mgr, Tooling

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

Work on cost reduction initiatives through Advanced Tooling and projects such as leading and/or actively participating in COQ(Quality) problem solving projects with Epox Processes. * Responsible for ...

GW Electric

Work on cost reduction initiatives through Advanced Tooling and projects such as leading and/or actively participating in COQ(Quality) problem solving projects with Epox Processes. * Responsible for ...

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Tooling Supervisor

Chicopee, MA

medplast
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$8.0K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee all tool room activities including mold maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and tooling projects.

  • Supervise daily tool room personnel, prioritize work requests, and coordinate with other departments to support production and quality requirements.

  • Operate and oversee machining equipment, manufacture and modify mold components, and review engineering drawings and CAD models.

Job description

Benefits:

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!

  • On Demand Pay: Access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it!
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire
  • Generous paid time off benefits and 11 paid Holidays
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
  • Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
  • Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
  • Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $80,00-$115,000 salary wage. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

SUMMARY

The Tool Room Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all tool room activities, including mold maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and tooling projects supporting medical device manufacturing. This role provides technical leadership to tool room personnel while ensuring tooling reliability, quality, safety, and on-time support of production operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong mold making and machining experience who can balance daily production support with continuous improvement initiatives and future tooling capability development

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of injection molds, fixtures, EOAT, and production tooling.
  • Coordinate preventive maintenance activities to maximize tooling uptime and performance.
  • Support root cause investigations related to tooling, quality, and production issues.
  • Maintain tooling records, PM schedules, and repair history.

Leadership & Coordination

  • Supervise daily activities of Tool Room personnel.
  • Prioritize work requests to support production, validation, and customer requirements.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and EHS departments.
  • Provide technical training and mentorship to toolmakers and apprentices.

Machining & Fabrication

  • Operate and oversee CNC mills, EDM equipment, surface grinders, lathes, and manual machining equipment.
  • Manufacture and modify mold components, fixtures, and tooling as required.
  • Review and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.

Continuous Improvement

  • Drive tooling reliability improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Support implementation of tooling asset management systems.
  • Participating in capital equipment and tooling development projects.
  • Identify opportunities to expand internal tooling capabilities and reduce external vendor dependence.

Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and efficient tool room operations.
  • Support 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Journeyman Toolmaker certification or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of injection mold tooling experience.
  • Strong experience with mold repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD files.
  • Experience with CNC machining, EDM, grinding, and precision measurement equipment.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Medical device manufacturing experience.
  • Experience with hot runner systems and automation tooling.
  • CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Experience with tooling asset management systems.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, bend, climb, and work around manufacturing equipment.
  • Ability to safely handle mold components and tooling equipment.

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