Toolroom CNC Manufacturing Specialist (Moldmaking)

Are you the go-to expert when precision matters?

If turning complex CAD into flawless parts is your craft—and optimizing toolpaths is your signature—this role is for you.

About SMC Ltd.

We’re a global contract manufacturer for healthcare innovators across Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Pharma, and Drug Delivery, operating in the United States, Costa Rica, India, and the United Kingdom. Our integrated services cover: product design/engineering; thermoplastic and micro molding; LIM (liquid silicone injection molding); fill-finish; combination products; complete device assembly; validation; packaging/labeling; supply chain; quality systems; and full program management.

Why you’ll thrive here

• Hands-on variety: new mold builds, intricate repairs, and continuous improvement.
• Cutting-edge tools: Mastercam, SolidWorks, and a well-equipped tool room.
• Real impact: collaborate closely with Toolmakers and Engineers to keep production on schedule.

Your impact

• Set up, run, program, and fine-tune CNC machining centers/lathes for mold components, fixtures, electrodes, and production tooling.
• Maximize spindle uptime with smart fixturing, cutter selection, and optimized feeds/speeds.
• Read prints, 3D models, and GD&T; translate to efficient, accurate toolpaths.
• Partner with Toolmakers, Tooling/Manufacturing Engineers, and CAM Programmers to elevate processes and CNC code quality.
• Participate in daily planning meetings; juggle competing priorities effectively.
• Verify critical dimensions with micrometers, calipers, bore/indicator gages; document results.
• Diagnose and resolve machining, tooling, and quality issues to minimize scrap and downtime.
• Support ECNs, mold revisions, and CI activities; contribute to standards and setup documentation.
• Follow safety/quality procedures and maintain dependable attendance; run multiple machines as needed.

Additional responsibilities

• Install and secure workholding, tools, and materials on mills, lathes, grinders, EDM, and hand tools.
• Confirm part conformance; adjust offsets or programs to hit tolerance.
• Define or edit control parameters (speed, feed, coolant, depth/angle of cut) and program inputs/edits.
• Repair/produce components to sustain production tooling performance.
• Record time and process completion in the ERP; troubleshoot parts; other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• HS diploma or equivalent; technical training/apprenticeship preferred.
• 5+ years of tooling/moldmaking CNC experience.
• Mastercam and SolidWorks proficiency; demonstrated ability to create, modify, and optimize CNC programs.
• Comfort with precision metrology tools and gauges.
• Strong multitasking, communication, and root-cause troubleshooting skills; able to run multiple machines.

Physical & environmental specifics

• Frequent: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing.
• Work level: medium — up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, 10 lbs constantly.
• Visual acuity for operating machinery and performing skilled, non-repetitive trade tasks.
• Extended seated computer work possible; repetitive motions of wrists/hands/fingers.
• Close-range visual tasks: data analysis, transcription, computer use, reading, inspection of small parts/defects, measurement, assembly.
• Indoor environment; temperature may vary; elevated noise levels at times.

Compensation & benefits

• Clean, climate-controlled facility with a steady schedule
• PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• Life and disability coverage
• Promotion paths, training, and career growth
• Great teammates, tuition reimbursement, EAP

Bring strength in

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Installation
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Blueprint Reading

Tools you’ll touch

• Manual Grinder
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CAM Software (Mastercam)
• EDM Drilling Machine
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)

Equal opportunity, accommodations, and screening

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.