Tool & Die Maker (ALL SHIFTS)
Quick Summary
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,
2+ years of mold making, tool & die, tooling, or precision machining experience preferred Experience building molds, tooling,
Mold Maker - 2nd, 3rd and Weekend Shifts
Ankeny, IA
Direct Hire | Full-Time
$25-$30/hour + 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.
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:
- 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
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive pay: $25-$30/hour
- 15% shift differential for 3rd 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.
Schedule:
- 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
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.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 9, 2026
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 25, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 30%
- Scored at
- September 25, 2026
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