Tool and Die Maker

Talent Edge Recruiting

  • Ankeny, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • $25–$30 Per Hour
  • Full-time

Highlights

Are you an experienced Mold Maker, Tool & Die Maker, Toolmaker, or Precision Machinist looking for an opportunity to work on highly advanced tooling projects?. If you have experience in mold making, tool & die, tooling, CNC machining, or precision manufacturing and are looking for a long-term career with excellent growth potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAnkeny, IA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$25–$30 Per Hour
Company Size201 - 500
Additional CompensationBonus

Description

Mold Maker - All Shifts Available 

Ankeny, IA
Direct Hire | Full-Time
$25-$30/hour + 10-15% Shift Differential + Quarterly Profit Sharing

 

Build Precision Tooling That Makes a Difference:

Are you an experienced Mold Maker, Tool & Die Maker, Toolmaker, or Precision Machinist looking for an opportunity to work on highly advanced tooling projects?

Join a growing precision manufacturing organization where you'll build new injection molds used to produce critical components for medical devices and other high-precision applications. This is an opportunity to take ownership of mold builds from start to finish while working in a clean, climate-controlled tool room with industry-leading equipment and technology.

 

Shifts Available:

  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
  • Weekend Days: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Weekend Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

 

Benefits & Perks:

  • Competitive pay: $25-$30/hour
  • 15% shift differential for 3rd shift
  • 10% differential for 2nd shift
  • Quarterly profit-sharing program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 3 weeks PTO and 10 paid holidays
  • Overtime available and paid at time-and-a-half
  • Climate-controlled facility maintained year-round
  • Strong culture of internal promotion and career growth
  • Opportunities to advance into CNC Programming, Lead Machinist,
  • Supervisory, and Tool Room Leadership positions.

 

Apply Today:

If you have experience in mold making, tool & die, tooling, CNC machining, or precision manufacturing and are looking for a long-term career with excellent growth potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities


What You'll Do:

 

  • Build new precision steel injection molds from engineering drawings and CAD files
  • Machine mold components using CNC mills, EDM sinkers, EDM hole burners, lathes, grinders, and other tool room equipment
  • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD models
  • Inspect components using precision measuring equipment and microscopes
  • Troubleshoot tooling issues during the mold build process
  • Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule
  • Support new tooling projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of mold making, tool & die, tooling, or precision machining experience preferred
  • Experience building molds, tooling, or precision components
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD files
  • Experience with CNC machining and EDM equipment
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Commitment to producing high-quality work with tight tolerances
  • Tool & Die education or apprenticeship experience is a plus

Skills

  • Machining
  • CNC Milling Machine
  • CNC Lathe
  • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software
  • Tool and Die Manufacturing

Benefits

Paid Time-Off, 401K Match, Employee Events, Paid Sick Days, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision

About Company

Culture:


• Extremely clean, climate-controlled facility.
• Family-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Friendly Tool Room culture.
• Quarterly company meetings with CEO.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Annual Christmas party.
• Iowa State Fair tickets.
• Strong leadership that promotes internally.

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