A day in this role
You keep world-class eyewear in motion. As an Injection Mold Tooling Technician II at Oakley (part of EssilorLuxottica), your craft ensures our lenses and frames reach customers across the globe. In a fast-paced manufacturing environment powered by innovation, you’ll maintain, repair, and fine‑tune precision tooling that supports iconic brands such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol, and Oliver Peoples.
What you’ll do
- Interpret tooling drawings and follow detailed work instructions to the letter.
- Safely disassemble and reassemble injection molds with accuracy and speed.
- Clean molds and support Maintenance Technicians when additional hands are needed.
- Plan your work against a schedule to meet deadlines and reduce bottlenecks.
- Keep your bench and shared spaces orderly and audit‑ready.
- Use precision metrology tools (micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore mics, and more) to verify components.
- Help monitor and sustain an adequate inventory of mold components and consumables.
- Drive down machine downtime through proactive maintenance and quick response.
- Care for all shop tools and machines, including daily cleaning of tool room equipment.
- Document activities and parts usage in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Operate independently when given clear direction and priorities.
- Collaborate with Process Engineers to troubleshoot tooling issues and implement improvements.
- Support in‑press repairs on the production floor to minimize unplanned stops.
- Grind critical details on a surface grinder holding +/- .0002.
- Run a Bridgeport/lathe to within +/- .001 tolerances.
- Apply knowledge of hot runner/manifold systems (e.g., Mold‑Master, Synventive).
- Polish, bench, and fit details; spot new components as required.
- Diagnose root causes and execute lasting repairs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you bring
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–3 years hands‑on experience in a tool room focused on plastic injection mold repair or maintenance.
- Team mindset with a willingness to share knowledge and ideas.
- Working knowledge of mold/die components and their functions.
- Ability to read tooling drawings and schematics.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Curiosity and a drive to learn new technologies.
- Skill in juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Initiative and proactive problem solving.
- Availability to work over 8 hours/day, plus some weekends and holidays as needed.
Preferred
- Toolmaking certificate in die cast or plastic injection molding.
- 5–8 years of tool room experience in plastic injection mold repair/maintenance.
- 3–5 years using hand‑operated tool room equipment.
- SAP or other CMMS experience.
- Prototype toolmaking experience.
- Injection molding process experience.
- Toolmaker/Mold Maker Journeyman certification.
- Trade school or college coursework.
- Ownership of, or ability to obtain, essential hand tools for the role.
About EssilorLuxottica
We design, make, and distribute leading vision‑care products worldwide, bringing lenses like Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions to market, and delivering premium retail experiences through Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Target Optical, and top e‑commerce sites. Our global community of 200,000+ employees advances vision care through technology, innovation, and a robust supply chain. Follow us on LinkedIn to discover more.
Compensation & benefits
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.
Legal
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