SUMMIT POLYMERS
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60 Summit Polymers Tooling Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Provide the latest data and/or drawings to tooling sources and document control. Analyze all ...

Program Manager, Engineering

Portage, MI · On-site

$121K/yr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Chief Engineer SUMMARY The Program Manager is responsible for managerial and technical work ...

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Technician, Tooling FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt REPORTS TO: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering SUMMARY ...

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our ...

Quality Engineer

Sturgis, MI · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

Manufacturing Engineer (SLMS)

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

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SUMMIT POLYMERS Jobs Information

Do workers at Summit Polymers get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Does Summit Polymers pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

At Summit Polymers, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
53% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Summit Polymers affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Summit Polymers?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Summit Polymers worry about hours?

Most people worry about getting enough hours.
74% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Do Summit Polymers workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
58% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Summit Polymers?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
70% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do Summit Polymers managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Do jobs at Summit Polymers spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
24% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Summit Polymers?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is working at Summit Polymers good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
36% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
53% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
76% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Summit Polymers?

Most people feel stressed out here.
82% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
41% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Summit Polymers?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Summit Polymers?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think Summit Polymers’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Summit Polymers is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
74% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
What are the most popular jobs at Summit Polymers?
Infographic showing various Tooling Engineer job openings at Summit Polymers in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% Internship, 69% Full Time, and 24% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Tooling Technician - 2nd Shift

Tooling Technician - 2nd Shift

Summit Polymer

Kalamazoo, MI • On-site

Other

Posted 15 days ago


Summit Polymers rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 79 rated plastic manufacturers


Job description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.
JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.
A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Technician, Tooling FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
REPORTS TO: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
SUMMARY
This is a responsible tool room position requiring skills to repair molds, jigs, fixtures, and other tooling equipment involved in plastic injection molds and assembly of plastic products.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be physically capable of walking for the entire work shift.
  • Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly.
  • Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
  • Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
  • Adequate visual acuity to enter/revise molding press programming.
  • Must be able to meet requirements for forklift and crane license.
  • Must be capable of exerting up to 150 foot pounds on torque wrench.
  • Must be able to work around Magnetic Field

Under general supervision is responsible for the following major tasks (check those that apply):
  • Trains personnel in proper use of equipment.
  • Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments and math to build repair parts for broken molds, jigs, and fixtures.
  • Maintains adequate repair supplies such as core and ejector pins, die springs, and other material related to repairs.
  • Modifies molds, jigs, and fixtures to correct problems.
  • Inspects and verifies changes made by outside mold making vendors to assure that work performed meets standards and specifications detailed in purchase and engineering change orders.
  • Performs skilled work involving close tolerances and which is above the competence level of tool cleaner.
  • Maintains records of all repairs, modifications, and inventory performed.
  • Performs special projects and other tasks as directed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years experience in mold or tool repair, including experience with jigs and fixtures.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
  • A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 20 on the Cognitive portion). A minimum score of 80 on the Mechanical Reasoning test and 50 on Space Relations is required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does not require any travel.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

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